What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $150,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $108,624 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 27.6% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,624 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Alexandria, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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