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