New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $117,495 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Houston
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to New Orleans, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher