salaryBaton Rouge is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$141
👥 People living there
222,771
229,359
Commute to work
21 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.6%
45.6%
Own their home
47.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $38,470 | +155% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $60,790 | +83% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $144,910 | +42% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $42,720 | +37% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $81,660 | +37% in Richmond |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $132,120 | +30% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $62,720 | +29% in Richmond |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,080 | +24% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Richmond?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $69,657 in Richmond, 23% more in Richmond.