What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Washington, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Washington, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $52,000 in Washington, Pennsylvania should increase to $61,077 in New Orleans, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, Pennsylvania vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.5% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,077 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Washington, Pennsylvania

Washington, PA vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Washington, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

36.6% higher

Health

13.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, Pennsylvania vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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