salaryBaton Rouge is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$113
👥 People living there
222,771
311,690
Commute to work
21 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.6%
70.6%
Own their home
47.8%
44.5%
Below poverty line
25.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $98,050 | +195% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $121,980 | +150% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $35,850 | +138% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $194,410 | +90% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $101,860 | +72% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $135,560 | +67% in Irvine |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $160,920 | +58% in Irvine |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $47,380 | +52% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $75,060 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Irvine?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $147,451 in Irvine, 63% more in Irvine.