Picayune, Mississippi vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 31.1% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,548 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune, MS vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Picayune, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher