Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 61.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $16,547 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Berkeley, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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