Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 10.3% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,157 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower