South Bend, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 35.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $111,083 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in New Orleans
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to South Bend, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher