Huntsville, Alabama vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.1% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $121,323 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Huntsville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower