Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Baton Rouge
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO51 | Baton Rouge, LA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 |
| Affordability | 79 | 91 |
| Housing | 40 | 46 |
| Jobs | 50 | 47 |
| Safety | 20 | 9 |
| Climate | 74 | 95 |
| Amenities | 36 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,322 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $224,500 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $49,944 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Population | 156.3K | 223.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 92° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 227 |