Chicago, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 14.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $15,369 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Chicago, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower