Waltham, Massachusetts vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 31.9% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,097 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Waltham, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower