New Orleans, Louisiana vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 12.3% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,152 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Maryland is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in La Plata
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. La Plata, MD
Compared to New Orleans, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher