Buffalo, New York vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $47,505 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Buffalo, 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher