salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,277
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$196
👥 People living there
366,097
371,853
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.6 min
College degree
22.4%
42.4%
Own their home
41.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
30.6%
22.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $16,640 | -54% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $37,250 | -41% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $48,970 | -39% in New Orleans |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $60,350 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,060 | $30,520 | -18% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $50,130 | -17% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $43,830 | $36,780 | -16% in New Orleans |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,040 | $39,300 | -15% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Cleveland and New Orleans cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $59,153 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $61,077 in New Orleans, 28% more in New Orleans.