Surprise, Arizona vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.6% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,212 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Surprise, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower