Lakewood, Washington vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,873 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lakewood, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower