Texas City, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.9% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Texas City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower