Chalmette, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.0% more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,807 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Chalmette, Louisiana
Chalmette, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Chalmette, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower