Austin, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,168 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Austin, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower