Newark, Delaware vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.4% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $115,179 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Newark, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower