Arkansas City, Arkansas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 57.5% more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $66,158 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City, AR vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Arkansas City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher