What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $200,000 in Richmond, Virginia could decrease to $190,843 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.6% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $190,843 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Richmond, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

33.4% higher

Health

17.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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