Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Virginia vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,236 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Lexington, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
127% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lexington, 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  127.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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