Denver, Colorado vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 20.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,825 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Denver, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower