Quick answer
Overall prices in the Salt Lake City, UT metro were 100.9 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Salt Lake City is 8.9% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 43% (123.3 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Salt Lake City buys about what $68,850 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) | Salt Lake City | New Orleans | Salt Lake City vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 92.6 | +8.9% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 93.7 | +2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.3 | 86.0 | +43.4% |
| Utilities | 79.0 | 71.2 | +10.9% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 95.7 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.5 | 98.2 | +0.2% |
| $50,000 in Salt Lake City equals in New Orleans | $45,900 | ||
| $100,000 in Salt Lake City equals in New Orleans | $91,800 | ||
| $150,000 in Salt Lake City equals in New Orleans | $137,700 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.