Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 10.6% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,277 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Pittsburgh, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher