Davenport, Iowa vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.8% more expensive than Davenport, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,125 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Davenport, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Davenport, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Davenport, Iowa
Davenport, IA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Davenport, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower