Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 13.8% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $118,643 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower