Charleston, South Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,758 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Charleston, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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