Side-by-side
Baton Rouge vs Shreveport
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA55 | Shreveport, LA54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 54 |
| Affordability | 91 | 91 |
| Housing | 46 | 62 |
| Jobs | 47 | 41 |
| Safety | 9 | 10 |
| Climate | 95 | 98 |
| Amenities | 35 | 15 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $3,745 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,064 | $982 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $178,100 |
| Median HH income | $49,944 | $48,465 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Population | 223.7K | 183.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 41° | 93° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 231 |