Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 40.2% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $217,372 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher