salaryBaton Rouge is 5% cheaperBased 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
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$123
👥 People living there
222,771
914,802
Commute to work
21 min
21.5 min
College degree
36.6%
38.2%
Own their home
47.8%
44.1%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $37,490 | +149% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $100,890 | +107% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $61,780 | +86% in Columbus |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $42,970 | +38% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $137,810 | +35% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $78,150 | +32% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $77,010 | +29% in Columbus |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $36,590 | +22% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $63,099 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 24% more in Columbus.