Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.2% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $83,364 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Hot Springs, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower