New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Madison, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, West Virginia is 17.3% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,339 in Madison, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, West Virginia is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Madison
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Madison, WV
Compared to New Orleans, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower