Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 58.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,064 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Manhattan, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.9% lower

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