Hays, Kansas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 24.8% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,167 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Hays, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  126.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower