Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 48.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $31,173 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Oakland, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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