Petersburg, Virginia vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 26.7% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,342 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. New_Orleans, LA
Compared to Petersburg, New_Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower