Bedford, Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.0% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,714 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bedford, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower