Needham, Massachusetts vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 54.7% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,631 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Needham, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower