salaryNew Orleans is 19% 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
$2,109
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$196
👥 People living there
185,604
371,853
Commute to work
26.1 min
22.6 min
College degree
40.8%
42.4%
Own their home
54.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15%
22.6%
Unemployment
5.3%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $16,640 | -54% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $37,250 | -51% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $48,970 | -39% in New Orleans |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $108,240 | +29% in New Orleans |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $121,290 | -24% in New Orleans |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $106,950 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | $36,780 | -18% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,920 | $30,520 | -17% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $48,669 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $61,077 in New Orleans, 47% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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