Hartford, Connecticut vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.7% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,143 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Hartford, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower