🇺🇸 LA, United States · #50 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in New Orleans

3.7% above the United States average

Ranked #50 of 538 cities · More expensive than 90.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in New Orleans

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,821/mo USD 1,188/mo 35%
3-Bedroom USD 3,018/mo USD 2,062/mo 35%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+3.7% Average
Rent
-5.3% Average
Groceries
-0.6% Average
Restaurants
+19.6% Expensive
Purchasing Power
-14.4% Weak

Living in New Orleans: What to Expect

New Orleans is average by global standards (ranked #50 of 538 cities). It is 3.7% more expensive than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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