Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 25.2% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,097 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Laurel, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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