West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Cost of Living


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West Baton Rouge cost of living score
92.8
Less expensive
7.2% lower
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the Louisiana average
West Baton Rouge Louisi County, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for Louisiana.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Housing costs in West Baton Rouge?
A typical home costs $237,600, which is 29.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.6% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West 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 West Baton Rouge?
To live comfortably in West Baton Rouge Louisi County, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Baton Rouge?
West Baton Rouge, LA County is a great place to live due to its cost of living. At 92.8, it is 7.2 points lower than the US average cost of living at 100. The house median value is also significantly lower than the US average, coming in at $237,600 as opposed to $338,100. This combination makes West Baton Rouge an ideal location for those looking for a balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest Baton RougeLouisianaUnited States
  92.889.9100.0
  97.892.7100
  117.2113.2100.0
  63.864.9100.0
  $237,600$184,800$338,100
  89.7%89.9%100.0%
  115.0108.2100.0
  93.281.4100.0

   100=National Average

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