Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 3.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,520 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to West Des Moines, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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