Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.2% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,803 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower