Fort Collins, Colorado vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.9% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $134,074 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Fort Collins, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower