salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$145
👥 People living there
222,771
397,945
Commute to work
21 min
18.4 min
College degree
36.6%
31.1%
Own their home
47.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
15.9%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Wichita for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $37,300 | +147% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $41,900 | +26% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $112,430 | $84,310 | -25% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $60,840 | +25% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $85,230 | -20% in Wichita |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $37,290 | +19% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $121,510 | +19% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $60,940 | -18% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Wichita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $58,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Wichita?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $69,693 in Wichita, 23% more in Wichita.