Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.6% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,720 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Wake Forest, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower