Tacoma, Washington vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 22.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,856 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Baton_Rouge, LA
Compared to Tacoma, Baton_Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower