College Station, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.8% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,661 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
89% more expensive in New Orleans
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to College Station, 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher