Grand Junction, Colorado vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.8% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,478 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Grand Junction, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher