Cost of Living in Baton Rouge, LA
Population: 223,699 | Louisiana
82
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Baton Rouge is 18% less expensive than the national average.
79
Housing
74
Home Values
91
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $49,944
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -34%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,044/mo
- Median Home Value
- $224,500
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,043/mo
Everyday Prices in Baton Rouge
BLS Average Prices for the Baton Rouge, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
⚡
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US