Tampa, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 2.0% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $97,975 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Tampa, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher