Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 29.8% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $37,370 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Hattiesburg, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher