salaryBaton Rouge is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
222,771
312,534
Commute to work
21 min
24.5 min
College degree
36.6%
18.3%
Own their home
47.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
25.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
9.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $98,050 | +195% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $121,980 | +150% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $35,850 | +138% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $194,410 | +90% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $101,860 | +72% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $135,560 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $160,920 | +58% in Santa Ana |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $47,380 | +52% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $75,060 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 47% more in Santa Ana.