Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, Illinois vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.2% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,479 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Washington, Illinois
Washington, IL vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Washington, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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