Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 8.1% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 29% (111.0 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $69,407 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | New Orleans | Atlanta vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 92.6 | +8.1% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.7 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 86.0 | +29.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 71.2 | +35.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 95.7 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 98.2 | -0.2% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in New Orleans | $46,272 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in New Orleans | $92,543 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in New Orleans | $138,815 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.