Waco, Texas vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 28.8% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,357 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Waco, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher