Auburn, Alabama vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 4.1% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,869 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Auburn, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower