Quick answer
Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 6.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 20% (103.5 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $70,752 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) | Raleigh | New Orleans | Raleigh vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 92.6 | +6.0% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.7 | +3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 86.0 | +20.3% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 71.2 | +24.9% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 95.7 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 98.2 | -1.3% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in New Orleans | $47,168 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in New Orleans | $94,336 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in New Orleans | $141,503 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.