Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Tupelo, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 18.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,178 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Tupelo
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Tupelo, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower