salaryNew Orleans is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$148
👥 People living there
371,853
222,758
Commute to work
22.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
42.4%
34.5%
Own their home
51.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
22.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
7.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $57,280 | +244% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $101,090 | +171% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $115,120 | +135% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | $102,920 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $61,500 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $101,780 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $128,260 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $106,950 | $167,280 | +56% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $72,011 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $92,626 in Tacoma, 34% more in Tacoma.