Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 17.8% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,888 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher