salaryNew Orleans is 16% 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
$2,334
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$196
👥 People living there
214,169
371,853
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.6 min
College degree
21.4%
42.4%
Own their home
66.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
22.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,179 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $61,077 in New Orleans, 82% more in Fontana.