Gary, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 39.4% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $104,527 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. New_Orleans, LA
Compared to Gary, New_Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower