New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 65.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $33,031 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Seattle
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to New Orleans, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher