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HOUSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs New Orleans, Louisiana

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,204 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs New Orleans, LA

Compared to Houston, New Orleans is:

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6.4% higher

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1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

7.2% higher

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Personal

2.6% lower

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