Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 10.8% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 32% (113.1 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $67,718 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) | Philadelphia | New Orleans | Philadelphia vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 92.6 | +10.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.7 | +3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 86.0 | +31.5% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 71.2 | +60.6% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 95.7 | +7.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.2 | +8.3% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in New Orleans | $45,145 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in New Orleans | $90,291 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in New Orleans | $135,436 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.