Bloomington, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,476 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bloomington, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  96.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower