San Jose, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 57.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,591 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to San Jose, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower