Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
28% cheaper
Baton Rouge is 28% more affordable than Anchorage. A $75,000 salary in Anchorage is equivalent to $53,740 in Baton Rouge.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Alaska salaries · Louisiana salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Anchorage has a housing index of 142 while Baton Rouge sits at 75 (national average = 100). The median home in Anchorage costs $340,000 compared to $195,000 in Baton Rouge, a difference of $145,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Anchorage versus $1,100 in Baton Rouge.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Anchorage scores 120 while Baton Rouge scores 96.
Healthcare costs in Anchorage (128) are higher than Baton Rouge (93).
Median household income in Anchorage is $72,515 compared to $44,982 in Baton Rouge. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Baton Rouge.
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