salaryNew Orleans is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$127
👥 People living there
371,853
439,418
Commute to work
22.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
42.4%
48.7%
Own their home
51.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
22.6%
13.4%
Unemployment
7.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $113,700 | +205% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $132,000 | +170% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $38,860 | +134% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $186,610 | +128% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,590 | $123,250 | +88% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $89,200 | +78% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,800 | $219,080 | +76% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $121,290 | $212,500 | +75% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Oakland cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $74,914 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Oakland?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $109,576 in Oakland, 44% more in Oakland.