Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 28.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $122,246 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher