McAllen, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 28.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,467 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in New Orleans
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Mcallen, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher