New Orleans, Louisiana vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 6.3% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $132,845 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to New Orleans, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher