salaryNew Orleans is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
371,853
195,300
Commute to work
22.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
42.4%
32.3%
Own their home
51.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
22.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
7.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $54,780 | +229% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $85,170 | +129% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $97,200 | +98% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $105,090 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $62,450 | $101,010 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $130,310 | +59% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $56,240 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $45,200 | +48% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $68,310 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $87,723 in Vancouver, 30% more in Vancouver.