Cost of Living in Baton Rouge

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $44,982 and a cost of living index of 91, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Baton Rouge is $49,431.

This means your dollar goes further in Baton Rouge than the national average.

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