salaryNew Orleans is 8% 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
$1,864
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$196
👥 People living there
252,833
371,853
Commute to work
27.7 min
22.6 min
College degree
24.3%
42.4%
Own their home
57.2%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15.1%
22.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 Glendale or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $55,185 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $61,077 in New Orleans, 30% more in Glendale.