West Terre Haute, Indiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than West Terre Haute, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,550 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Terre Haute, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than West Terre Haute, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in West Terre Haute, Indiana
West Terre Haute, IN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to West Terre Haute, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower