Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $177,448 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower