Side-by-side
Baton Rouge vs New Orleans
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA55 | New Orleans, LA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 52 |
| Affordability | 91 | 90 |
| Housing | 46 | 35 |
| Jobs | 47 | 40 |
| Safety | 9 | 3 |
| Climate | 95 | 92 |
| Amenities | 35 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $3,858 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,064 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $296,400 |
| Median HH income | $49,944 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Population | 223.7K | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 41° | 93° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 230 |