La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.6% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,325 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to La Crosse, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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