salaryBaton Rouge is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$148
👥 People living there
222,771
222,758
Commute to work
21 min
28.8 min
College degree
36.6%
34.5%
Own their home
47.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $57,280 | +280% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $101,090 | +204% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $115,120 | +136% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $102,920 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $102,170 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $61,500 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $51,990 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $167,280 | +64% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $73,452 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $92,626 in Tacoma, 42% more in Tacoma.