Portland, Oregon vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $7,674 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Portland, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower