Birmingham, Alabama vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 34.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $402,642 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Birmingham, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher