What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to New Orleans, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 151% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to New Orleans, Louisiana?

A salary of $58,000 in New Orleans, Louisiana should increase to $85,972 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW ORLEANS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 48.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,972 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Washington
than in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to New Orleans, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

211.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% higher

Commute

2.1% higher

Health

6.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Orleans, LA vs. Washington, DC

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