Affordable Living in the Cheapest Cities in America

09 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

French for "Red Stick," Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital. Set on the banks of the Mississippi River, it's also the state's second-largest city. Baton Rouge is widely-known as the fast-growing technological center of the American South. It's also a political hub, filled with both modern-day heavyweight and historical importance. The median household income in Baton Rouge is $40,948. Yet, with rent prices between $780 and $904, housing costs are 13% less than the national average. That's a win for anyone who wants to live in a growing city.

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