salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Memphis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$223
👥 People living there
222,771
618,980
Commute to work
21 min
21.1 min
College degree
36.6%
28%
Own their home
47.8%
44.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
23.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Memphis for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $62,910 | +89% in Memphis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $24,550 | +63% in Memphis |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $75,410 | +55% in Memphis |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $134,440 | +32% in Memphis |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $125,580 | +23% in Memphis |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $38,010 | +22% in Memphis |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $36,340 | +21% in Memphis |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $58,690 | -21% in Memphis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Memphis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $60,925 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Memphis?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $55,797 in Memphis, 3% more in Memphis.