Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Valley, Iowa vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 24.2% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,170 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Rock Valley, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  120.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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