Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,605 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Santa Fe, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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