salaryBaton Rouge is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$167
👥 People living there
222,771
631,818
Commute to work
21 min
22.5 min
College degree
36.6%
33.8%
Own their home
47.8%
60.7%
Below poverty line
25.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $30,180 | +100% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $45,160 | +36% in Louisville |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $42,220 | +35% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $63,220 | +30% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,450 | $46,830 | +28% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $124,530 | +22% in Louisville |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $44,450 | +20% in Louisville |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $35,950 | +20% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $61,516 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Louisville?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $72,097 in Louisville, 25% more in Louisville.
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