in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
more expensive each month than Baton Rouge
A small premium for Dayton. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
3% cheaper than Baton Rouge(vs $1,361/mo)
3.99%
$82/mo more in state tax than Baton Rouge
vs 3% in Baton Rouge
$6,680/mo
$42 less than Baton Rouge
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
44% cheaper than Baton Rouge
vs $250k in Baton Rouge
808k
vs 874k in Baton Rouge
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Baton Rouge has the edge here, logging 187 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 34 days below 20° vs Baton Rouge's 1.
A similar weekend lineup to Baton Rouge.
62/100
24% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 50/100 in Baton Rouge
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
19% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 75/100 in Baton Rouge
16
300% more than Baton Rouge
vs 4 nonstops in Baton Rouge
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
