salaryNew Orleans is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$133
👥 People living there
371,853
481,031
Commute to work
22.6 min
23 min
College degree
42.4%
54%
Own their home
51.2%
50.7%
Below poverty line
22.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $34,860 | +109% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $65,860 | +34% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $46,160 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $106,950 | $132,770 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $45,640 | +23% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,590 | $78,980 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $36,280 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,320 | $39,710 | +16% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $63,603 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $92,099 in Raleigh, 34% more in Raleigh.