salaryBaton Rouge is 12% 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
$1,648
$1,107
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,148
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$53,919
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$234,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
90.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,459
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$176
👥 People living there
397,742
222,771
Commute to work
26.6 min
21 min
College degree
32.6%
36.6%
Own their home
54.3%
47.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
25.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
9.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Baton Rouge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $33,260 | -49% in Baton Rouge |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $48,710 | -48% in Baton Rouge |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $102,070 | -39% in Baton Rouge |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $15,080 | -38% in Baton Rouge |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $88,160 | -28% in Baton Rouge |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $101,900 | -24% in Baton Rouge |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $74,240 | +21% in Baton Rouge |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $59,680 | -21% in Baton Rouge |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Baton Rouge cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Baton Rouge to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Baton Rouge.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Baton Rouge?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $53,919 in Baton Rouge, 50% more in Arlington.