Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 3.2% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,381 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
18% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Philadelphia, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower