Quick answer
Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 7.4% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 28% (109.8 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $69,808 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) | Jacksonville | New Orleans | Jacksonville vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 92.6 | +7.4% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.7 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 86.0 | +27.6% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 71.2 | +22.9% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.7 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 98.2 | +1.4% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in New Orleans | $46,539 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in New Orleans | $93,077 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in New Orleans | $139,616 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.