salaryBaton Rouge is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Baton Rouge to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,107
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,148
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$53,919
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$234,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
90.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,459
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$176
👥 People living there
189,247
222,771
Commute to work
22.2 min
21 min
College degree
23.6%
36.6%
Own their home
50.7%
47.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
25.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
9.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Baton Rouge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $15,080 | -58% in Baton Rouge |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $33,260 | -46% in Baton Rouge |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $48,710 | -35% in Baton Rouge |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $59,310 | -25% in Baton Rouge |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $31,220 | -20% in Baton Rouge |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $102,070 | -19% in Baton Rouge |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $112,430 | +19% in Baton Rouge |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $74,240 | +17% in Baton Rouge |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Baton Rouge cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in Baton Rouge to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $58,336 a year gives the same standard of living in Baton Rouge.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Baton Rouge?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $53,919 in Baton Rouge, 4% more in Baton Rouge.