Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,894 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in South Bend
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower