New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 18.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,196 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to New Orleans, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower