Santa Cruz, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 54.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $32,444 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
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  54.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
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  Personal
  9.9% lower
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