Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 26.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,681 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Baton_Rouge, LA
Compared to Salem, Baton_Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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