salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$156
👥 People living there
222,771
566,973
Commute to work
21 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.6%
27.4%
Own their home
47.8%
41.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
22.8%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $30,330 | +101% in Milwaukee |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $82,090 | +69% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $49,760 | +50% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $45,690 | +46% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $49,590 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $131,100 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,180 | +24% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $73,880 | +24% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,069 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 8% more in Milwaukee.