Murrieta, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 31.6% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $34,216 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Murrieta, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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