Columbus, Indiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.2% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Columbus, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower