What is the cost of living in New Orleans?

The cost of living in New Orleans is 22.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 77.1). Groceries are 20.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 3.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 959 per month. Local purchasing power index is 132.8 (NYC = 100).

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22.9% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-22.9%

vs NYC

EUR 959

Estimated rent in

132.8

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — New Orleans

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

77.1 Above average

Rent

37.4 Affordable

Groceries

79.1 Above average

Restaurants

96.9 Expensive

Purchasing Power

132.8 Very strong

Estimated rent in New Orleans

1-BR — City centre EUR 959/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 719/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 1,671/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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