Charleston, West Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 25.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,470 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Charleston, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher