Dothan, Alabama vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 27.6% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $108,492 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Dothan, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  67.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher