Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $108,264 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Milwaukee, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower