Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 2.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $30,664 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
117% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Helena, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  117.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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