New Orleans, Louisiana vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 1.2% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $247,047 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to New Orleans, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher