Side-by-side
Baton Rouge vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Birmingham, AL55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 55 |
| Affordability | 91 | 88 |
| Housing | 46 | 60 |
| Jobs | 47 | 36 |
| Safety | 9 | 5 |
| Climate | 95 | 100 |
| Amenities | 35 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $3,820 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,064 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $49,944 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Population | 223.7K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 41° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 217 |