Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Wood River, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood River, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $120,556 in Wood River, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood River, Illinois is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Wood River
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Wood River, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Wood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher