Farmington, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 17.1% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,557 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Farmington, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower