West Palm Beach, Florida vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 5.9% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,556 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Orleans
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to West Palm Beach, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower