What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Pierre, South Dakota?

Transportation is 130% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Pierre, South Dakota?

A salary of $58,000 in Pierre, South Dakota should increase to $69,327 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.

PIERRE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pierre, South Dakota vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 19.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,327 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
130% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre, SD vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Pierre, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

130.4% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.6% higher

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Pierre, South Dakota vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pierre, SD vs. New Orleans, LA

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