Meridian, Idaho vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 14.3% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,869 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Meridian, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher