Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 27.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $101,810 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher