salaryBaton Rouge is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Buffalo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$99
👥 People living there
222,771
276,854
Commute to work
21 min
19.9 min
College degree
36.6%
31.2%
Own their home
47.8%
43%
Below poverty line
25.7%
26%
Unemployment
9.2%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $46,580 | +209% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $74,470 | +124% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $80,950 | +66% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $76,490 | +29% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $130,800 | +28% in Buffalo |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $39,790 | +27% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $75,990 | +27% in Buffalo |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $38,060 | +27% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $63,347 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $53,969 in Buffalo, 0% more in Buffalo.