Laredo, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.9% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,658 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Laredo, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher