Iowa City, Iowa vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,514 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Iowa City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  93.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower