Kansas City, Missouri vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 15.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $134,080 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Kansas City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower