Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 14.2% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 71% (146.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $65,652 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) | Denver | New Orleans | Denver vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 92.6 | +14.2% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.7 | +7.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 86.0 | +70.8% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 71.2 | +23.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 95.7 | +3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 98.2 | +7.7% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in New Orleans | $43,768 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in New Orleans | $87,536 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in New Orleans | $131,304 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.