West Orange, New Jersey vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.6% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,093 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in New Orleans
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to West Orange, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower