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


The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 2.1% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,036 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Plainfield, IN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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