Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 7.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,635 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bismarck, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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