Jackson, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 25.6% more expensive than Jackson, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $156,984 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Jackson, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, MI vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jackson, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher