Detroit, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $27,490 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Detroit, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher