{"id":103564,"date":"2021-08-10T19:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/?p=103564"},"modified":"2023-08-07T06:39:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T06:39:37","slug":"moving-to-baton-rouge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/moving-to-baton-rouge\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Baton Rouge | What You Need to Know Before Relocation"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 9<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Most people often move to Baton Rouge for a work transfer, and some simply want to be near family, and others want to retire. There may be many reasons for moving to Baton Rouge, but if you are moving with kids, consider their future as well as your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baton Rouge has an estimated population of 227,000, with a total of 830,000 people living in the entire Louisiana metropolitan area. Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge<\/a>, is Louisiana’s largest industrial, educational, and technical center. Southern University and Louisiana State University<\/a> are based in Baton Rouge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Also read Moving to New Orleans<\/a>…]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baton Rouge is known for its views of the Mississippi River<\/a> and offers a great deal of a safe living and growing experience. Baton Rouge is also one of the most important economic and educational centers in the South of the United States<\/a>. So consider moving to Baton Rouge as a great option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always a good idea to visit Baton Rouge before you move there so that you can see what it is like to be there. And when you do your visit, take a good look at the schools and neighbourhood. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Weather: What to Expect When Moving to Baton Rouge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important you know what the weather<\/a> is like in Baton Rouge. And you need to know what the living costs are like. Here are some points you need to consider when moving to Baton Rouge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How cold does Baton Rouge get? In the summer, Baton Rouge\u2019s days are hot, humid, and oppressive. Winter days are short and cold. During the winter, it is rainy and partly cloudy all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, the temperature varies between 43\u00b0F and 91\u00b0F throughout the year. But in January the temperature is the lowest and you get the average maximum temperature of 17\u00b0C (62\u00b0F). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summer is warmest in August, when temperatures average gets 33\u00b0C (92\u00b0F). The hottest months in Baton Rouge are May, June, July, August, and September. The month of June has the most rainfall. <\/p>\n\n\n

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On average, Baton Rouge experiences precipitation 109 days per year. If you are considering moving from California to Baton Rouge, you should consider the seasons. You may need to get snow tires if it is your first time driving in snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cost of Living When in Baton Rouge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How much do you need to live comfortably in Baton Rouge? The cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States is 27% higher than Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Louisiana’s poverty rate is 19.6% which means Baton Rouge has a significantly higher poverty rate than the rest of the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to keep the same standard of living that requires $8,700 in Los Angeles, California, you would need to make almost $6,372 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The estimated monthly costs for a family of four living in Baton Rouge are $3924, and $1864 for a single person.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Education: Moving to Baton Rouge with Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few educational institutions in Baton Rouge meaning that you will not have to look hard to find schools. The following is what Baton Rouge offers in terms of education: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, operates public schools within the city limits. There are 12 school districts in the Baton Rouge area including Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Central Community Livingston, and Baker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n