Benton, Kentucky vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 30.9% more expensive than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,464 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Benton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  73.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher