Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Montgomery, Alabama


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 15.7% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $77,553 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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