Sumter, South Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.4% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,185 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Sumter, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher