salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$194
👥 People living there
222,771
246,844
Commute to work
21 min
29.7 min
College degree
36.6%
25.4%
Own their home
47.8%
61.6%
Below poverty line
25.7%
13%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Garland cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,149 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Garland?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $82,311 in Garland, 34% more in Garland.