Watertown, New York vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 33.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,492 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Watertown, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  100.5% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher