Metropolis, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 31.9% more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,971 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Metropolis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Metropolis, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower