Jefferson City, Missouri vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.8% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,484 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jefferson City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  95.1% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower