salaryBaton Rouge is 17% 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
$2,666
$1,107
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,148
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$53,919
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$234,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
90.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,459
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$176
👥 People living there
236,254
222,771
Commute to work
26.2 min
21 min
College degree
77.1%
36.6%
Own their home
41.3%
47.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
25.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
9.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Baton Rouge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $15,080 | -67% in Baton Rouge |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $33,260 | -50% in Baton Rouge |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $102,070 | -48% in Baton Rouge |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $48,710 | -42% in Baton Rouge |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $101,900 | -34% in Baton Rouge |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | $31,220 | -32% in Baton Rouge |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $59,680 | -32% in Baton Rouge |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $107,140 | -32% in Baton Rouge |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Baton Rouge cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Baton Rouge to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,024 a year gives the same standard of living in Baton Rouge.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Baton Rouge?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $53,919 in Baton Rouge, 184% more in Arlington.