New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 15.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,175 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% cheaper in Lexington
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to New Orleans, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  56.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower