Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 4.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $166,728 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Durham, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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