Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 22.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,038 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower