Madison, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 2.5% more expensive than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $153,784 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Madison, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Madison, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower