New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Forked River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forked River, New Jersey is 4.1% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,067 in Forked River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forked River, New Jersey is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Forked River
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Forked River, NJ
Compared to New Orleans, Forked River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher