Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 5.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $168,967 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher