Anchorage, Alaska vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $157,655 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Anchorage, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower