Illinois, North Dakota vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 17.9% more expensive than Illinois, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,933 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Illinois, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Illinois, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Illinois, North Dakota
Illinois, ND vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Illinois, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower