Katy, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 4.1% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,970 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Katy, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower