salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Knoxville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$180
👥 People living there
222,771
195,185
Commute to work
21 min
20.2 min
College degree
36.6%
34.6%
Own their home
47.8%
46.6%
Below poverty line
25.7%
20.2%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Knoxville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $28,100 | +86% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $47,160 | +42% in Knoxville |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $126,520 | +24% in Knoxville |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $36,520 | +22% in Knoxville |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $38,000 | +22% in Knoxville |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $121,750 | +19% in Knoxville |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $59,860 | -19% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $130,670 | $107,980 | -17% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Knoxville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $61,182 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $58,281 in Knoxville, 7% more in Knoxville.