Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Charles City, Iowa


The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 30.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,116 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Charles City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Charles City, IA
Compared to New Orleans, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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