Folsom, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 38.2% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $46,344 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Folsom, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower