East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
$3,300 / month
for a family, 38.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a family.
$2,933 / month
for a single person, 38.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,200 for the year for a single person.

East Baton Rouge cost of living score
93.2
Less expensive
6.8% lower
than the US average
3.7% higher
than the Louisiana average
East Baton Rouge Louisi County, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% lower than the average for Louisiana.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Housing costs in East Baton Rouge?
A typical home costs $206,600, which is 38.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.8% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Baton Rouge costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford East Baton Rouge?
To live comfortably in East Baton Rouge Louisi County, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Baton Rouge?
The cost of living in East Baton Rouge, LA County is lower than the national average. This can be seen in the fact that the median house value in East Baton Rouge is $206,600, while the US average house value is $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index for East Baton Rouge is 93.2 compared to the US average of 100. This suggests that living costs such as housing and food are more affordable in East Baton Rouge than other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEast Baton RougeLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  96.1  Unlock100.0
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  67.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  88.9  Unlock100.0
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  98.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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