Midland, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 18.7% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,346 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Midland, Michigan
Midland, MI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Midland, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower