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
$1,826
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$196
👥 People living there
511,764
371,853
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.6 min
College degree
32.5%
42.4%
Own their home
64.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
10.3%
22.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $16,640 | -65% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $48,970 | -42% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $37,250 | -40% in New Orleans |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $34,320 | -24% in New Orleans |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $60,640 | -22% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,170 | $30,520 | -22% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $36,780 | -21% in New Orleans |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $108,240 | +20% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $53,775 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $61,077 in New Orleans, 46% more in Mesa.