What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Transportation is 60% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $168,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $187,873 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STARKVILLE vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.8% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $187,873 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
60% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Starkville, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

60.1% higher

Health

13.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Starkville, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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