Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 25.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,739 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Newark, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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