Baton Rouge, LA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$62,280
across all roles
Cost Index
80
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,150/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Baton Rouge?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.76× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 80 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,631/mo, Baton Rouge is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
80
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,150
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,631
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$54,676
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.76×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Baton Rouge
By gross annual salary
- $195,870
- $194,872
- $193,512
- $190,064
- $187,957
- $187,947
- $186,041
- $183,315
- $176,358
- $174,201
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,757/mo
- $9,697/mo
- $9,614/mo
- $9,404/mo
- $9,276/mo
- $9,275/mo
- $9,160/mo
- $8,994/mo
- $8,570/mo
- $8,439/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Baton Rouge
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.