Boulder, Colorado vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 45.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,357 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Boulder, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower