salaryBaton Rouge is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$147
👥 People living there
222,771
233,596
Commute to work
21 min
23 min
College degree
36.6%
33.5%
Own their home
47.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
25.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $39,020 | +159% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $56,940 | +71% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $133,380 | +31% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $129,090 | +27% in Norfolk |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $38,990 | +25% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $59,690 | +23% in Norfolk |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $36,280 | +21% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $43,620 | +18% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,733 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $71,299 in Norfolk, 24% more in Norfolk.