Palmer, Alaska vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 20.2% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,904 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Palmer, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower