salaryBaton Rouge is 14% 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
$2,087
$1,107
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,148
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$53,919
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$234,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
90.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,459
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$176
👥 People living there
394,432
222,771
Commute to work
28.6 min
21 min
College degree
33.6%
36.6%
Own their home
62.4%
47.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
25.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
9.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Baton Rouge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $33,260 | -62% in Baton Rouge |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $15,080 | -62% in Baton Rouge |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $48,710 | -52% in Baton Rouge |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $102,070 | -42% in Baton Rouge |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $59,680 | -40% in Baton Rouge |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $31,220 | -36% in Baton Rouge |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $29,910 | -33% in Baton Rouge |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $88,160 | -31% in Baton Rouge |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Baton Rouge cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Baton Rouge to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $51,491 a year gives the same standard of living in Baton Rouge.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Baton Rouge?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $53,919 in Baton Rouge, 77% more in Aurora.