Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.0% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,976 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Jefferson City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower