Bettendorf, Iowa vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.8% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $344,407 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bettendorf, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  70.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher