Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Natchitoches, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Natchitoches, Louisiana is 3.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $33,032 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Natchitoches, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
32% more expensive in Natchitoches
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Natchitoches, LA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Natchitoches is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower