Dothan, Alabama vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.2% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $202,754 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Dothan, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher