Islip, New York vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 33.4% cheaper than Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,321 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Islip, New York
Islip, NY vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Islip, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower