Indianola, Iowa vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 15.5% more expensive than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,727 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Indianola, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Indianola, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower