Wilmington, North Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.3% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $157,927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Wilmington, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower