What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $100,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $119,670 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 19.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $119,670 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Indianapolis, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

45.9% higher

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. New Orleans, LA

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