Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Louisiana vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.2% more expensive than Benton, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,083 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Benton, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Benton, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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