Atlanta, Georgia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 7.1% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $92,870 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Atlanta, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower