Cost of Living in Baker, LA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32524% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,048about $4,921/month · 32% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$157,90053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,000 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 66 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Baker

$1,325

$1,279

$1,165

$999

$1,454

$1,204

$1,492

How much do households earn in Baker?

Under $25k

16.9%

$25k–50k

29.3%

$50k–100k

34.7%

$100k–150k

12.9%

$150k+

0.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Baker

Size	Baker	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$730	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$910	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,428	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,740	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Baker overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Baker, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Baker

🏛️ Property tax$703a year · 0.45% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Baker

Commute to work24.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree20.6%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home69.9%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line29.8%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment16.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baker?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $229 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,325

Owning

$1,096

Owning assumes a typical $157,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Baker, LA?

Renting in Baker costs a median of about $1,325 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Baker?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Baker cheap or expensive?

Baker is rated OK: rent takes 26.9% of the typical household income of $59,048. It ranks 66th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Baker?

The median homeowner in Baker pays $703 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.

Is Baker more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Baker?

The median home value in Baker is $157,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

12,253 people live in Baker. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Baker, LA expensive to live in?