City Intelligence
Baton Rouge, LA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Baton Rouge.
COL Index
95
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,100
Home price
$210,000
Population
220,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Baton Rouge.
Affordability
41/100
Weak
41
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
58/100
Moderate
58
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Baton Rouge
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $227,100 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $171,000 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $171,000 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $166,300 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $156,800 | 93 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $152,000 | 91 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $152,000 | 91 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $137,800 | 85 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $133,000 | 83 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $133,000 | 83 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Baton Rouge has the local purchasing power of approximately $105,300 in a national-average city.