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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 22.6% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 98% (170.4 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $61,152 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) | Los Angeles | New Orleans | Los Angeles vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 92.6 | +22.6% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.7 | +13.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 86.0 | +98.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 71.2 | +122.6% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 95.7 | +9.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 98.2 | +15.4% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in New Orleans | $40,768 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in New Orleans | $81,536 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in New Orleans | $122,304 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.