salaryBaton Rouge is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$143
👥 People living there
222,771
547,073
Commute to work
21 min
21.9 min
College degree
36.6%
31.1%
Own their home
47.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tucson for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,490 | +142% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $76,970 | +58% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $47,960 | +44% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $42,560 | +36% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $112,430 | $81,490 | -28% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,700 | $75,940 | +27% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $37,500 | +25% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $83,610 | -22% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $64,042 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Tucson?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $61,553 in Tucson, 12% more in Tucson.