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
$1,544
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$196
👥 People living there
195,185
371,853
Commute to work
20.2 min
22.6 min
College degree
34.6%
42.4%
Own their home
46.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
20.2%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $16,640 | -41% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $37,250 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,520 | $30,520 | -16% in New Orleans |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $124,580 | +15% in New Orleans |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $124,800 | +14% in New Orleans |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $97,240 | +13% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $48,970 | -13% in New Orleans |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $51,540 | -13% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $60,018 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $61,077 in New Orleans, 5% more in New Orleans.