Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,137 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Albuquerque, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher