Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 12.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,054 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
87% more expensive in New Orleans
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to West Lafayette, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  87.9% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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