salaryBaton Rouge is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
222,771
195,300
Commute to work
21 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.6%
32.3%
Own their home
47.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $54,780 | +263% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $85,170 | +156% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $97,200 | +100% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $50,350 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $105,090 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $130,310 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $156,000 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $56,240 | +52% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $69,677 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $87,723 in Vancouver, 39% more in Vancouver.