salaryBaton Rouge is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$202
👥 People living there
222,771
545,970
Commute to work
21 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.6%
25.5%
Own their home
47.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
25.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $79,160 | +138% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $34,320 | +128% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $100,770 | +107% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $162,680 | +59% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $125,420 | +55% in Fresno |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $44,710 | +43% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $78,800 | +33% in Fresno |
| Cashier | $27,110 | $35,270 | +30% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $67,520 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Fresno?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $76,564 in Fresno, 30% more in Fresno.