Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Baker, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baker, Louisiana is 0.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $51,302 in Baker, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baker, Louisiana is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Baker
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Baker, LA
Compared to Chattanooga, Baker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher