salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lincoln to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$104
👥 People living there
222,771
294,856
Commute to work
21 min
18.4 min
College degree
36.6%
41.8%
Own their home
47.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
25.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,080 | +139% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $93,680 | +92% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $59,760 | +80% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $54,840 | $81,790 | +49% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $47,190 | +28% in Lincoln |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,290 | +25% in Lincoln |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $38,650 | +24% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $60,670 | -18% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Lincoln cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $60,529 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $77,509 in Lincoln, 30% more in Lincoln.