Morgantown, West Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.5% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,257 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
72% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Morgantown, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower