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Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY metro were 93.1 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Louisville/Jefferson County is 0.5% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 9% (78.6 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Louisville/Jefferson County buys about what $74,616 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) | Louisville/Jefferson County | New Orleans | Louisville/Jefferson County vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | 92.6 | +0.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.7 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 78.6 | 86.0 | -8.7% |
| Utilities | 75.0 | 71.2 | +5.2% |
| Other services | 96.8 | 95.7 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.2 | 98.2 | -5.1% |
| $50,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in New Orleans | $49,744 | ||
| $100,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in New Orleans | $99,488 | ||
| $150,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in New Orleans | $149,231 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.