Bay City, Michigan vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 28.4% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,216 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Bay City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower