What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Knoxville, Tennessee should increase to $51,172 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KNOXVILLE vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $51,172 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Knoxville, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

36.2% higher

Health

19.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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