Mesa, Arizona vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,734 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Mesa, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower