Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Baton Rouge is 18% more affordable than Gilbert. A $75,000 salary in Gilbert is equivalent to $61,486 in Baton Rouge.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Baton Rouge has a housing index of 75 while Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Baton Rouge costs $195,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $275,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Baton Rouge versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Baton Rouge scores 96 while Gilbert scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Baton Rouge (93) are lower than Gilbert (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Baton Rouge is $44,982 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Baton Rouge.
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