New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Damascus, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Damascus, Maryland is 24.7% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,352 in Damascus, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Damascus, Maryland is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Damascus
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Damascus, MD
Compared to New Orleans, Damascus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher