salaryNew Orleans is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$196
👥 People living there
276,854
371,853
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.6 min
College degree
31.2%
42.4%
Own their home
43%
51.2%
Below poverty line
26%
22.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $16,640 | -64% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $37,250 | -50% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $48,970 | -40% in New Orleans |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,350 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $50,130 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $62,490 | -20% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,060 | $30,520 | -20% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $36,780 | -18% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,967 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $61,077 in New Orleans, 12% more in New Orleans.