salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in McKinney to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$182
👥 People living there
222,771
210,600
Commute to work
21 min
27.8 min
College degree
36.6%
54.1%
Own their home
47.8%
63.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
5.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,149 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or McKinney?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $133,966 in McKinney, 60% more in McKinney.