Lake Wales, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,916 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lake Wales, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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