Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 12.8% cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,375 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Black Mountain, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower