salaryBaton Rouge is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$169
👥 People living there
222,771
226,165
Commute to work
21 min
29 min
College degree
36.6%
22.1%
Own their home
47.8%
46.6%
Below poverty line
25.7%
17%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Hialeah for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $68,350 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $59,958 in Hialeah, 10% more in Hialeah.