Jacksonville, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.7% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,673 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Jacksonville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower