Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Decorah, Iowa


The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 16.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,683 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Decorah
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Decorah, IA
Compared to New Orleans, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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