salaryNew Orleans is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New Orleans to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$196
👥 People living there
288,976
371,853
Commute to work
18.8 min
22.6 min
College degree
38.7%
42.4%
Own their home
63.9%
51.2%
Below poverty line
8.9%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $48,970 | -57% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $37,250 | -43% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $16,640 | -36% in New Orleans |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $62,450 | -33% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $50,130 | -31% in New Orleans |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $93,650 | -29% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $51,930 | $36,780 | -29% in New Orleans |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $81,850 | -29% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $52,702 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $61,077 in New Orleans, 82% more in Anchorage.