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New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Cost of living & top-paying careers
The cost of living in New Orleans-Metairie is 7% lower than the US national average, with an index of 92.6 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 14% below the US average.
Cost of Living
92.6
7% cheaper than the national average
Housing
86
14% cheaper than average
Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in New Orleans-Metairie
Aerospace engineers$149,430
Petroleum Engineers$148,390
Production Managers$147,980
Chemical engineers$136,870
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities (2024)