Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 1.4% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 8% (79.4 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $73,941 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) | Cleveland | New Orleans | Cleveland vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 92.6 | +1.4% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 93.7 | -0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 86.0 | -7.6% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 71.2 | +34.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.7 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 98.2 | -5.8% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in New Orleans | $49,294 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in New Orleans | $98,588 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in New Orleans | $147,882 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.