Yazoo City, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.5% more expensive than Yazoo City, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $168,376 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Yazoo City, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Yazoo City, Mississippi
Yazoo City, MS vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Yazoo City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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