Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 31.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,711 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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