Wichita Falls, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 34.2% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,214 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Wichita Falls, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  101.4% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher