Palmdale, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 30.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $198,741 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Palmdale, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower