salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New Orleans to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$196
👥 People living there
222,771
371,853
Commute to work
21 min
22.6 min
College degree
36.6%
42.4%
Own their home
47.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
25.7%
22.6%
Unemployment
9.2%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $121,290 | +19% in New Orleans |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $62,450 | -16% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $37,250 | +12% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $16,640 | +10% in New Orleans |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,160 | $97,240 | +10% in New Orleans |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $34,320 | +10% in New Orleans |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $65,590 | +10% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $55,630 | $50,130 | -10% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and New Orleans cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $61,201 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $61,077 in New Orleans, 12% more in New Orleans.
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