salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$117
👥 People living there
222,771
291,467
Commute to work
21 min
22.3 min
College degree
36.6%
57.3%
Own their home
47.8%
52.3%
Below poverty line
25.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $35,230 | +134% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $93,110 | +56% in Durham |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $135,620 | +33% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $132,790 | +30% in Durham |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $40,560 | +30% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $46,450 | +26% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $60,100 | +23% in Durham |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $36,170 | +21% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Durham cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Durham?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $88,026 in Durham, 39% more in Durham.