Irvine, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 49.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $75,953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Irvine, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower