Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 17.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,135 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Springfield
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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