Cities → Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Cost of living & highest-paying careers
The cost of living in Baton Rouge is 9% lower than the US national average, with an index of 90.8 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 26% below the US average.
Cost of Living
90.8
9% cheaper than the national average
Housing
74.2
26% cheaper than average
Highest-Paying Jobs in Baton Rouge
Production Managers$139,860
Environmental engineers$138,000
Mechanical Engineers$135,530
Chemical engineers$134,800
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024)