Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 196.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $148,255 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
724% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.5% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  934.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher