Rochester, New York vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 22.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,269 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Rochester, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower