Omaha, Nebraska vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.1% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $122,539 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Omaha, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher