Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 1.2% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,416 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Hershey, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower