Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 11.6% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 41% (121.2 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $67,219 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) | Phoenix | New Orleans | Phoenix vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 92.6 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 93.7 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 86.0 | +41.0% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 71.2 | +31.0% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 95.7 | +8.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 98.2 | +7.6% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in New Orleans | $44,813 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in New Orleans | $89,625 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in New Orleans | $134,438 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.