What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Paducah, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Paducah, Kentucky?

A salary of $75,000 in Paducah, Kentucky should increase to $99,348 in New Orleans, Louisiana (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.

PADUCAH vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Paducah, Kentucky vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 32.5% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $99,348 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, KY vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Paducah, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

87.1% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

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Paducah, Kentucky vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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