salaryBaton Rouge is 9% 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
$1,887
$1,107
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,148
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$53,919
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$234,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
90.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,459
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$176
👥 People living there
179,898
222,771
Commute to work
27.2 min
21 min
College degree
38.5%
36.6%
Own their home
66.4%
47.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
25.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
9.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Baton Rouge cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Baton Rouge to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,491 a year gives the same standard of living in Baton Rouge.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Baton Rouge?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $53,919 in Baton Rouge, 87% more in Aurora.