Fort Myers, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 5.4% cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fort Myers, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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