Morganton, North Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 19.8% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,906 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Morganton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher