Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 3.1% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 2% (87.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $72,744 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) | Columbus | New Orleans | Columbus vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 92.6 | +3.1% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 93.7 | -0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 86.0 | +2.3% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 71.2 | +34.1% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.7 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 98.2 | -1.7% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in New Orleans | $48,496 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in New Orleans | $96,992 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in New Orleans | $145,488 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.