salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$138
👥 People living there
222,771
510,612
Commute to work
21 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.6%
38.4%
Own their home
47.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
14.6%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,080 | +139% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $60,770 | +83% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $134,640 | +32% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $62,960 | +29% in Kansas City |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $39,710 | +27% in Kansas City |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,370 | +25% in Kansas City |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $45,300 | +23% in Kansas City |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $124,990 | +23% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Kansas City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $61,165 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $74,596 in Kansas City, 28% more in Kansas City.
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