New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 26.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,173 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Altoona
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to New Orleans, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher