What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Columbus, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Columbus, Mississippi?

A salary of $90,000 in Columbus, Mississippi should increase to $111,226 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 23.6% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $111,226 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus, MS vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Columbus, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

60.1% higher

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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