Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 0.9% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,351 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Rochester, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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