Macon, Georgia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 19.7% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,842 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Macon, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower