salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Columbus to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$173
👥 People living there
222,771
203,711
Commute to work
21 min
20.9 min
College degree
36.6%
30.5%
Own their home
47.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
19%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $48,770 | +47% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $20,800 | +38% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $47,410 | -36% in Columbus |
| Civil Engineer | $112,430 | $77,600 | -31% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $62,940 | $46,780 | -26% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $82,330 | -23% in Columbus |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $50,730 | -22% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $55,630 | $45,070 | -19% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Columbus cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $59,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Columbus?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $62,632 in Columbus, 14% more in Columbus.