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


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 28.1% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,440 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Sterling, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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