salaryNew Orleans is 5% 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
$1,797
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$196
👥 People living there
291,467
371,853
Commute to work
22.3 min
22.6 min
College degree
57.3%
42.4%
Own their home
52.3%
51.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
22.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $16,640 | -53% in New Orleans |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $65,590 | -30% in New Orleans |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $106,950 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $36,780 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $48,970 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $60,350 | +17% in New Orleans |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $39,300 | -16% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,170 | $30,520 | -16% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,941 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Durham or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $61,077 in New Orleans, 44% more in Durham.