New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.0% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $211,378 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Boston
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to New Orleans, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher