Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 13.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,293 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower