Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 23.5% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,240 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Elizabeth, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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