Fairfax, Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 31.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,273 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Fairfax, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% lower
      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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower