Cookeville, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.3% more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $182,565 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Cookeville, Tennessee
Cookeville, TN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Cookeville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower