Gainesville, Georgia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.6% cheaper than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $147,586 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Gainesville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower