Providence, Rhode Island vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.0% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $46,994 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Providence, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower