Olympia, Washington vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.1% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Olympia, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower