Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Baton Rouge
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA52 | Baton Rouge, LA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 55 |
| Affordability | 90 | 91 |
| Housing | 35 | 46 |
| Jobs | 40 | 47 |
| Safety | 3 | 9 |
| Climate | 92 | 95 |
| Amenities | 52 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,858 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,113 | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $224,500 |
| Median HH income | $55,339 | $49,944 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Population | 376K | 223.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 45° | 92° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 227 |