What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Transportation is 63% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $180,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $211,422 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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.5% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $211,422 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
63% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Chattanooga, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

63.8% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. New Orleans, LA

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