What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $55,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $45,357 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,357 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Bellingham, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.3% higher

Commute

61.6% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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