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
$1,611
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$196
👥 People living there
914,802
371,853
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.6 min
College degree
38.2%
42.4%
Own their home
44.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
18.1%
22.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $16,640 | -56% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $48,970 | -51% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $37,250 | -40% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $50,130 | -25% in New Orleans |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $60,350 | -23% in New Orleans |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $34,320 | -20% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 | $36,780 | -17% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $30,520 | -17% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $58,195 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $61,077 in New Orleans, 17% more in Columbus.