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CHARLESTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
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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
$647,694
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
43.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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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
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