Side-by-side
Baltimore vs Baton Rouge
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baltimore, MD53 | Baton Rouge, LA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 55 |
| Affordability | 70 | 91 |
| Housing | 46 | 46 |
| Jobs | 40 | 47 |
| Safety | 27 | 9 |
| Climate | 99 | 95 |
| Amenities | 34 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,389 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,511 | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $219,300 | $224,500 |
| Median HH income | $59,623 | $49,944 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Population | 577.2K | 223.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 32° | 92° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 227 |