salaryBaton Rouge is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$143
👥 People living there
222,771
307,284
Commute to work
21 min
21.1 min
College degree
36.6%
43.8%
Own their home
47.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $97,190 | +100% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $25,920 | +72% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $97,910 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $159,620 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $48,020 | +54% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $52,570 | +42% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $101,630 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $79,730 | +34% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $69,281 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $79,155 in St. Paul, 32% more in St. Paul.