St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 7.0% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,151 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to St. Paul, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower