salaryNew Orleans is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,508
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$149
👥 People living there
371,853
207,055
Commute to work
22.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
42.4%
35.2%
Own their home
51.2%
42.8%
Below poverty line
22.6%
19.6%
Unemployment
7.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $36,840 | +121% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $66,310 | +78% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $80,210 | +64% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $73,010 | +46% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $44,250 | +45% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,590 | $90,300 | +38% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $106,950 | $146,950 | +37% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | $82,810 | +37% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Worcester cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $66,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Worcester?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $75,605 in Worcester, 19% more in Worcester.