salaryNew Orleans is 10% 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
$2,297
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$196
👥 People living there
226,165
371,853
Commute to work
29 min
22.6 min
College degree
22.1%
42.4%
Own their home
46.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
17%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah for less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hialeah or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Hialeah?
About $53,724 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $61,077 in New Orleans, 2% more in New Orleans.