Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 14.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,449 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Topeka
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher