Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania is 15.7% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,148 in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hazleton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Hazleton
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Hazleton, PA
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Hazleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher