Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 38.1% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $46,408 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to El Cajon, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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