salaryBaton Rouge is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Stockton to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$204
👥 People living there
222,771
322,326
Commute to work
21 min
31.7 min
College degree
36.6%
20%
Own their home
47.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
9.2%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $79,540 | +139% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $34,460 | +129% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $99,900 | +105% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $174,880 | +71% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $134,580 | +66% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $97,400 | +64% in Stockton |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $46,530 | +49% in Stockton |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $41,170 | +38% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $69,457 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Stockton?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $86,180 in Stockton, 37% more in Stockton.