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The Best Moving Companies in Baton Rouge
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You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
Best truck rental companies in Baton Rouge
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Baton Rouge
The cost of your Baton Rouge move depends on which type of moving service you choose. If you opt for a DIY move, you might be able to keep it around $1,000—but prepare to work up a sweat! If you want the convenience of a storage unit, you’ll pay around $3,800.1 If you decide to outsource your move in its entirety, expect to pay an average of $9,000.
Baton Rouge made our list of cities with the lowest cost of living in 2022. With a population of 856,779, the average Baton Rouge resident spends about $1,784 on monthly rent and $289 on transportation. This pales in comparison to San Francisco’s monthly rental averages of $5,808, but is slightly higher than McAllen, TX, rental averages of $1,037 per month.2
If you’re seeking culture, community, and a great food scene, you’ll quickly discover Baton Rouge is a great place to live. The city is affordable, has a walkable downtown, and offers amenities like museums, art galleries, bike paths, and more.
Baton Rouge has a humid subtropical climate, with warm, wet summers and mild winters. In the hottest month (July), the temperatures hover around 82.2°F. January is the coldest month, but temperatures typically don’t drop below 51.7°F.3 So if you don’t like the cold, consider Baton Rouge a welcome retreat!
Best local movers in Baton Rouge
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Accessed October 10, 2022.
- Asha Kennedy, Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published August 23, 2022. Accessed October 10, 2022.
- Weatherbase.com, “Baton Rouge, Louisiana,” Accessed October 10, 2022.