Princeton, New Jersey vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 31.4% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,301 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Princeton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower