salaryBaton Rouge is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$164
👥 People living there
222,771
319,758
Commute to work
21 min
26.2 min
College degree
36.6%
42.5%
Own their home
47.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
25.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $35,410 | +135% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $45,520 | +37% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $136,970 | +34% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $63,010 | +29% in Orlando |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $129,620 | +27% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,970 | +27% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $55,380 | -25% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $50,820 | -22% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $67,031 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Orlando?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $78,014 in Orlando, 31% more in Orlando.