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Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metro were 90.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Oklahoma City is 2.4% less expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 14% (73.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Oklahoma City buys about what $76,816 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) | Oklahoma City | New Orleans | Oklahoma City vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 92.6 | -2.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.7 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 86.0 | -14.1% |
| Utilities | 74.1 | 71.2 | +4.0% |
| Other services | 95.5 | 95.7 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.8 | 98.2 | -5.5% |
| $50,000 in Oklahoma City equals in New Orleans | $51,211 | ||
| $100,000 in Oklahoma City equals in New Orleans | $102,421 | ||
| $150,000 in Oklahoma City equals in New Orleans | $153,632 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.