Pittsburg, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 42.1% cheaper than Pittsburg, California.

You would need a salary of $17,378 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Pittsburg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Pittsburg, California
Pittsburg, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Pittsburg, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower