Raritan, New Jersey vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 15.1% cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,732 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Raritan, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower