salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$196
👥 People living there
203,711
371,853
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.6 min
College degree
30.5%
42.4%
Own their home
50.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
19%
22.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick New Orleans for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $108,240 | +39% in New Orleans |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $63,500 | +36% in New Orleans |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $62,450 | +32% in New Orleans |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $105,110 | +28% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $37,250 | -24% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $62,490 | +23% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $16,640 | -20% in New Orleans |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $93,650 | +17% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,508 in New Orleans.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,218 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $61,077 in New Orleans, 3% more in Columbus.