Side-by-side
Macon vs Baton Rouge
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Macon, GA56 | Baton Rouge, LA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 55 |
| Affordability | 86 | 91 |
| Housing | 62 | 46 |
| Jobs | 63 | 47 |
| Safety | 7 | 9 |
| Climate | 98 | 95 |
| Amenities | 11 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,930 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,158 | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $165,800 | $224,500 |
| Median HH income | $50,747 | $49,944 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 156.5K | 223.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 35° | 92° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 227 |