Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 2.2% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 16% (72.0 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $73,357 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) | Pittsburgh | New Orleans | Pittsburgh vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.6 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.7 | +7.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 86.0 | -16.3% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 71.2 | +51.2% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 95.7 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 98.2 | -5.9% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in New Orleans | $48,905 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in New Orleans | $97,809 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in New Orleans | $146,714 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.