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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 2.7% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 8% (79.0 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $73,035 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) | St. Louis | New Orleans | St. Louis vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 92.6 | +2.7% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.7 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 86.0 | -8.1% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 71.2 | -1.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 95.7 | +3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 98.2 | -7.4% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in New Orleans | $48,690 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in New Orleans | $97,380 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in New Orleans | $146,070 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.