New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $172,638 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, North Carolina is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% cheaper in Sylva
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to New Orleans, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower