salaryBaton Rouge is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$106
👥 People living there
222,771
641,165
Commute to work
21 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.6%
53.8%
Own their home
47.8%
52%
Below poverty line
25.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $54,780 | +263% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $85,170 | +156% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $97,200 | +100% in Portland |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $50,350 | +61% in Portland |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $105,090 | +61% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $130,310 | +61% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $156,000 | +53% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $56,240 | +52% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Portland cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $69,677 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Portland?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $98,056 in Portland, 45% more in Portland.