Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 47.2% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,594 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Cambridge, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower

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