Baltimore, Maryland vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $612,030 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Baltimore, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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