Carmel, Indiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 19.9% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,066 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Carmel, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower