Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,336 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Cary, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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