salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,535
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$196
👥 People living there
510,612
371,853
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.6 min
College degree
38.4%
42.4%
Own their home
55.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
14.6%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $16,640 | -54% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $37,250 | -39% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $48,970 | -22% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $50,130 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $45,300 | $36,780 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $62,490 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,370 | $30,520 | -18% in New Orleans |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $62,450 | -18% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Kansas City and New Orleans cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $60,035 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $61,077 in New Orleans, 22% more in Kansas City.
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