Metropolis, Illinois vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 46.2% more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,640 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Metropolis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Metropolis, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  92.3% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher