Cost of Living Calculator - Preston, Maryland vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Preston, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $87,185 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Preston, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Preston, Maryland
Preston, MD vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Preston, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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