salaryBaton Rouge is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$168
👥 People living there
222,771
511,764
Commute to work
21 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.6%
32.5%
Own their home
47.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $47,530 | +215% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $61,780 | +86% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $85,050 | +75% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $45,290 | +45% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $135,670 | +33% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $39,170 | +31% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,700 | $78,080 | +31% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $131,750 | +29% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $68,286 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Mesa?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $89,248 in Mesa, 40% more in Mesa.