salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Montgomery to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$185
👥 People living there
222,771
197,494
Commute to work
21 min
20.7 min
College degree
36.6%
33.8%
Own their home
47.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
21.5%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Montgomery for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $26,360 | +75% in Montgomery |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $48,780 | +47% in Montgomery |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,700 | $60,120 | -35% in Montgomery |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $49,910 | -24% in Montgomery |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $125,290 | +23% in Montgomery |
| HVAC Technician | $62,940 | $48,680 | -23% in Montgomery |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $57,960 | -22% in Montgomery |
| Physician Assistant | $130,670 | $102,040 | -22% in Montgomery |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Montgomery cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $59,274 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $61,271 in Montgomery, 12% more in Montgomery.
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