Sarasota, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.9% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $69,510 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Sarasota, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower