Edinburg, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 30.9% more expensive than Edinburg, Texas.

You would need a salary of $196,392 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Edinburg, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Edinburg, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Edinburg, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher