Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 12.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher