Valparaiso, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 0.8% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $75,595 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Valparaiso, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower