What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Gainesville, Florida?

Transportation is 62% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Gainesville, Florida?

A salary of $60,000 in Gainesville, Florida should increase to $67,733 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAINESVILLE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,733 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
62% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Gainesville, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.2% lower

Commute

62.6% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

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Gainesville, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gainesville, FL vs. New Orleans, LA

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