salaryNew Orleans is 4% 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
$1,284
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$196
👥 People living there
566,973
371,853
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.6 min
College degree
27.4%
42.4%
Own their home
41.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
22.8%
22.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $16,640 | -45% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $48,970 | -40% in New Orleans |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $62,450 | -26% in New Orleans |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $36,780 | -26% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $37,250 | -25% in New Orleans |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $34,320 | -25% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $50,130 | -22% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $62,490 | -20% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $57,314 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $61,077 in New Orleans, 4% more in New Orleans.