Queens, New York vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 39.6% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,184 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Queens, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower