salaryBaton Rouge is 27% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$127
👥 People living there
222,771
439,418
Commute to work
21 min
29.8 min
College degree
36.6%
48.7%
Own their home
47.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
25.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $113,700 | +242% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $132,000 | +171% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $38,860 | +158% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $186,610 | +130% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $212,500 | +108% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $123,250 | +107% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $186,640 | +83% in Oakland |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $56,080 | +80% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $76,413 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Oakland?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $109,576 in Oakland, 51% more in Oakland.