Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $99,291 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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