Southaven, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.0% more expensive than Southaven, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $51,984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Southaven, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Southaven, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven, MS vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Southaven, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower