Appleton, Wisconsin vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 20.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $120,665 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Appleton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower