Laurel, Delaware vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.2% more expensive than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $21,233 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Laurel, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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