Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 13.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,436 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Grand Rapids, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower