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CHICAGO vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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

You would need a salary of $17,076 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

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14.6% lower

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2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

19.6% lower

Health

32.0% higher

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Personal

12.2% lower

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