salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$155
👥 People living there
222,771
208,772
Commute to work
21 min
19.3 min
College degree
36.6%
30%
Own their home
47.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
25.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
9.2%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $45,310 | +200% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $89,120 | +168% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $92,920 | +91% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $148,150 | +45% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $77,170 | +29% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $38,380 | +28% in Rochester |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $40,050 | +28% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $27,110 | $33,850 | +25% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,134 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Rochester?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $50,919 in Rochester, 6% more in Baton Rouge.