New Bern, North Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 22.4% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,852 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in New Orleans
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to New Bern, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  105.1% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher