Jefferson, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.4% more expensive than Jefferson, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,697 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Jefferson, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Jefferson, Louisiana
Jefferson, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jefferson, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower