Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA52 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 54 |
| Affordability | 90 | 64 |
| Housing | 35 | 35 |
| Jobs | 40 | 7 |
| Safety | 3 | 51 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 52 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,858 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,113 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $55,339 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Population | 376K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 45° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 214 |