Raleigh, North Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 0.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,219 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Raleigh, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower