Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 12.8% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 37% (118.2 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $66,465 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) | Baltimore | New Orleans | Baltimore vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 92.6 | +12.8% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.7 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 86.0 | +37.4% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 71.2 | +54.7% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 95.7 | +6.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.2 | +8.3% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in New Orleans | $44,310 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in New Orleans | $88,621 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in New Orleans | $132,931 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.