What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Transportation is 77% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $60,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $67,063 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIOUX FALLS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,063 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
77% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Sioux Falls, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.4% lower

Commute

77.1% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

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