salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Toledo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$107
👥 People living there
222,771
267,463
Commute to work
21 min
19.8 min
College degree
36.6%
21.9%
Own their home
47.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
25.7%
24.3%
Unemployment
9.2%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,140 | +140% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $60,590 | +82% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $73,650 | +51% in Toledo |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $39,700 | +27% in Toledo |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $44,120 | +20% in Toledo |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $35,560 | +19% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,700 | $76,580 | -17% in Toledo |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,450 | $42,640 | +17% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Toledo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $60,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Toledo?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $53,627 in Toledo, 1% more in Baton Rouge.