Head to head
Baton Rouge, LA vs Richmond, VA
Baton Rouge is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $139/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $5,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Baton Rouge55 | Richmond54 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,920 | $4,059 |
| Salary for comfort | $71,000/yr | $76,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,383 | $1,682 |
| Median home value | $224,500 | $328,100 |
| Median household income | $49,944 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Housing score | 42 | 36 |
| Jobs score | 56 | 59 |
| Safety score | 60 | 11 |
| Climate score | 23 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 34 | 26 |
| Population | 223.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 0° / 0° | 90° / 28° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Baton Rouge, LA
Richmond, VA