Wayne, New Jersey vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 24.6% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,222 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Wayne, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower