Laurel, Maryland vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.1% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,723 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Laurel, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower