Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 3.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,381 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher