Merrillville, Indiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.3% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,162 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
24% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Merrillville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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