Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 134.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $281,352 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
489% more expensive in San Jose
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher