salaryNew Orleans is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$109
👥 People living there
371,853
754,195
Commute to work
22.6 min
26 min
College degree
42.4%
68.4%
Own their home
51.2%
43.7%
Below poverty line
22.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
7.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $57,280 | +244% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $101,090 | +171% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $115,120 | +135% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | $102,920 | +71% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $61,500 | +67% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $101,780 | +63% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $128,260 | +57% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $106,950 | $167,280 | +56% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Seattle cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $72,011 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Seattle?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $133,583 in Seattle, 54% more in Seattle.