Troy, Alabama vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 29.1% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,549 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Troy, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher