Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 21.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,229 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Springfield, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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