Lawrence, Kansas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 9.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lawrence, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower