Midland, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 10.8% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,398 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Midland, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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