salaryBaton Rouge is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$204
👥 People living there
222,771
196,906
Commute to work
21 min
28.2 min
College degree
36.6%
36.3%
Own their home
47.8%
76%
Below poverty line
25.7%
8.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $66,541 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Peoria?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $103,336 in Peoria, 48% more in Peoria.