Taos, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 5.1% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $45,565 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Taos, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower