New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 0.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,557 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% cheaper in Dallas
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to New Orleans, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher