salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$120
👥 People living there
222,771
278,001
Commute to work
21 min
19.4 min
College degree
36.6%
59.9%
Own their home
47.8%
46%
Below poverty line
25.7%
16.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $30,910 | +105% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $56,430 | +70% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $80,580 | +65% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $45,260 | +45% in Madison |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $48,750 | +32% in Madison |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $38,440 | +29% in Madison |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $130,630 | +28% in Madison |
| Cashier | $27,110 | $34,550 | +27% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Madison cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,301 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Madison?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $84,177 in Madison, 36% more in Madison.