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