salaryBaton Rouge is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$144
👥 People living there
222,771
690,130
Commute to work
21 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.6%
48%
Own their home
47.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $29,390 | +95% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $49,300 | +48% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $68,780 | +41% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $142,540 | +40% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $77,240 | +29% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $38,170 | +28% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $39,510 | +27% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $126,610 | +24% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $63,673 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Nashville?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $83,445 in Nashville, 35% more in Nashville.