HEAD TO HEAD
Baton Rouge vs Memphis
Baton Rouge leads Memphis on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Baton Rouge, LA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Memphis, TN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Baton Rouge | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 91 | 91 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 ◆ | 78 |
| Climate comfort | 95 ◆ | 82 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 62 ◆ | 56 |
| Big-city amenities | 84 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Baton Rouge | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $248K | $247K |
| Typical rent | $1,393/mo | $1,441/mo |
| Average temperature | 19.8°C | 16.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.67 kWh/m²/day | 4.45 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #66 | #44 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.