Durham, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 5.9% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,538 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Durham, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower