Jackson, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 24.2% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $19,376 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jackson, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher