Washington, District of Columbia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 32.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $236,112 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Washington, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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