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


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.3% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,031 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Yakima, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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