Huntsville, Alabama vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,009 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Huntsville, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower