Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 36.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $17,781 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Jersey City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower