salaryBaton Rouge is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$142
👥 People living there
222,771
185,913
Commute to work
21 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.6%
24.1%
Own their home
47.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
9.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $27,110 | +80% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $59,280 | +78% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $77,750 | +60% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $150,510 | +47% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $45,350 | +45% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $38,800 | +30% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $103,940 | +28% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $129,940 | +28% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $66,236 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Paradise?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $63,836 in Paradise, 16% more in Paradise.