Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 9.5% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 43% (123.4 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $68,477 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) | Orlando | New Orleans | Orlando vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 92.6 | +9.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.7 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 86.0 | +43.4% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 71.2 | +22.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.7 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.2 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in New Orleans | $45,651 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in New Orleans | $91,302 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in New Orleans | $136,953 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.