Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 12.0% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $128,761 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Johnson City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower