Columbus, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 36.9% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $68,464 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Columbus, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  90.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher