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


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 28.6% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,066 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Highland Park, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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