salaryBaton Rouge is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$143
👥 People living there
222,771
310,178
Commute to work
21 min
32.6 min
College degree
36.6%
19.7%
Own their home
47.8%
24.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
23.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $106,420 | +220% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $47,610 | +216% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $105,540 | +117% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $208,880 | +105% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $100,520 | +68% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $166,830 | +64% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $96,900 | +63% in Newark |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $49,270 | +58% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Newark cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $74,397 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Newark?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $56,147 in Newark, 4% more in Newark.