Elon, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 3.4% more expensive than Elon, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,382 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elon, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Elon, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Elon, North Carolina
Elon, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Elon, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower