Baton Rouge residents can make the most out of their paycheck due to a low cost of living that’s much lower than neighboring regions.
Housing
62.3%
less than Chicago, IL
Groceries
30.8%
less than Seattle, WA
Gas & Auto
2.9%
less than Arlington, VA
Utilities
23.7%
less than Houston, TX
Healthcare
6.5%
less than Atlanta, GA
Goods & Services
29.7%
less than NYC-Manhattan, NY
Source: Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) Cost of Living Index, 2019 Quarter 3 Report