What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

A salary of $30,000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan should increase to $36,329 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.

KALAMAZOO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 21.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,329 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Kalamazoo, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

44.8% higher

Health

11.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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