Jena, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.0% more expensive than Jena, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $12,300 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jena, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Jena, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Jena, Louisiana
Jena, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jena, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher