salaryMobile is 5% 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
$1,257
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$196
👥 People living there
203,416
371,853
Commute to work
22.8 min
22.6 min
College degree
32%
42.4%
Own their home
54%
51.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
22.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $93,650 | +54% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $16,640 | -38% in New Orleans |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $63,500 | +32% in New Orleans |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $124,800 | +21% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $37,250 | -20% in New Orleans |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $124,580 | +19% in New Orleans |
| Software Developer | $122,540 | $106,950 | -13% in New Orleans |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $34,320 | +11% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,508 in New Orleans.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $63,064 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $61,077 in New Orleans, 5% more in New Orleans.