Boston, Massachusetts vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 40.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,856 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Boston, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% lower