Cost of Living Calculator - Mississippi State, Mississippi vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.9% cheaper than Mississippi State, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $48,577 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Mississippi State, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Mississippi State, Mississippi
Mississippi_State, MS vs Baton_Rouge, LA
Compared to Mississippi_State, Baton_Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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