What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Great Falls, Montana?

Transportation is 79% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Great Falls, Montana?

A salary of $60,000 in Great Falls, Montana should increase to $69,748 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.

GREAT FALLS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Great Falls, Montana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,748 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
79% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls, MT vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Great Falls, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

79.8% higher

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Great Falls, Montana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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