San Mateo, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 63.4% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $18,296 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to San Mateo, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower