Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 20.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,699 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Gary
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Gary, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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