Lakewood, Colorado vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,190 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Lakewood, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower