salaryNew Orleans is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$142
👥 People living there
371,853
185,913
Commute to work
22.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
42.4%
24.1%
Own their home
51.2%
41.9%
Below poverty line
22.6%
17.6%
Unemployment
7.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $27,110 | +63% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $59,280 | +59% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $77,750 | +59% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,320 | $45,350 | +32% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $38,800 | +27% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $103,940 | +27% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,640 | $75,920 | +25% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $62,380 | +24% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Paradise cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $64,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Paradise?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $63,836 in Paradise, 4% more in Paradise.