salaryBaton Rouge is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$157
👥 People living there
222,771
2,328,253
Commute to work
21 min
27.2 min
College degree
36.6%
36.6%
Own their home
47.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
25.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $59,120 | +78% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $157,980 | +55% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $74,570 | +53% in Houston |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $22,080 | +46% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,160 | $113,440 | +29% in Houston |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $129,440 | +27% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $99,830 | +23% in Houston |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $37,970 | +22% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Houston cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $65,188 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Houston?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $69,901 in Houston, 23% more in Houston.