Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 11.3% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 37% (117.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $67,366 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) | Dallas | New Orleans | Dallas vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 92.6 | +11.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.7 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 86.0 | +37.0% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 71.2 | +27.3% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 95.7 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.2 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in New Orleans | $44,911 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in New Orleans | $89,822 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in New Orleans | $134,732 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.