Belle Fourche, South Dakota vs. Baker, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baker, Louisiana is 1.7% more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,874 in Baker, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baker, Louisiana is more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
108% more expensive in Baker
than in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Belle Fourche, SD vs. Baker, LA
Compared to Belle Fourche, Baker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower