Lexington-Fayette, KY vs New Orleans, LA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Lexington-Fayette, KY = $100,749 in New Orleans, LA
Buying power is 0.7% higher in New Orleans, LA
Median Rent
$1,101 vs $1,211
10.0% higher in New Orleans, LA
Median Income
$67,631 vs $55,339
-18.2% lower in New Orleans, LA
Home Value
$272,100 vs $296,400
8.9% higher in New Orleans, LA
Price Level
90.5 vs 91.1
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$44,000 vs $48,400
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.5% vs 26.3%
Lower is more affordable