What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Transportation is 65% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $57,662 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 15.3% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,662 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
65% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Athens Clarke County, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

65.6% higher

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. New Orleans, LA

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