Side-by-side
Baton Rouge vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Richmond, VA54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 54 |
| Affordability | 89 | 83 |
| Housing | 42 | 36 |
| Jobs | 56 | 59 |
| Safety | 60 | 11 |
| Climate | 23 | 100 |
| Amenities | 34 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,920 | $4,059 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,176 | $1,430 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $49,944 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Population | 223.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 0° / 0° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 210 |