Central, South Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.5% more expensive than Central, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,861 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Central, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Central, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Central, South Carolina
Central, SC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Central, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower