What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $32,386 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 7.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $32,386 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Charleston, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% lower

Commute

40.8% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. New Orleans, LA

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