Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Park, Illinois vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 13.4% cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,887 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Forest Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Forest Park, Illinois
Forest Park, IL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Forest Park, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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