Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,304 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower