salaryNew Orleans is 20% 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
$3,180
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$196
👥 People living there
228,295
371,853
Commute to work
30.3 min
22.6 min
College degree
63.9%
42.4%
Own their home
60.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
5.2%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $37,250 | -67% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $48,970 | -63% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $16,640 | -57% in New Orleans |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $81,850 | -56% in New Orleans |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $65,590 | -47% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $50,130 | -44% in New Orleans |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,800 | -43% in New Orleans |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $121,290 | -43% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $48,055 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $61,077 in New Orleans, 221% more in Fremont.