Baker, Louisiana is a small city located in East Baton Rouge Parish. It has a population of just over 13,000 people and is part of the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to BestPlaces, the city ranks high in terms of Education, with an overall score of 6 out of 10. Baker also ranks well for Quality of Life with an overall score of 7 out 10. In terms of Cost of Living, it ranks quite low with a score of 5 out 10. Baker’s Crime rate is average, scoring 6 out 10. With its affordable housing and good education options, Baker provides a great quality living standard for its citizens at a reasonable cost.
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