Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 25.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $178,896 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Carlsbad, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher