Memphis, Tennessee vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 31.1% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $18,354 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Memphis, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher