Cost of Living Calculator - Sheldon, Iowa vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.3% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,161 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Sheldon, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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