Springfield, Missouri vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 12.1% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,051 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
57% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Springfield, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower