salaryBaton Rouge is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$149
👥 People living there
222,771
207,055
Commute to work
21 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.6%
35.2%
Own their home
47.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $36,840 | +144% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $66,310 | +99% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $80,210 | +65% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $90,300 | +51% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,910 | $44,250 | +48% in Worcester |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $45,710 | +46% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $146,950 | +44% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $82,810 | +40% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $67,761 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Worcester?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $75,605 in Worcester, 29% more in Worcester.