Jersey City, New Jersey vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 29.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,360 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Jersey City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower