Kankakee, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 24.3% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,127 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Kankakee, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower