Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 20.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 76% (151.3 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $62,491 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) | Seattle | New Orleans | Seattle vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 92.6 | +20.0% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.7 | +11.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 86.0 | +75.9% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 71.2 | +30.3% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 95.7 | +11.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 98.2 | +11.1% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in New Orleans | $41,660 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in New Orleans | $83,321 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in New Orleans | $124,981 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.