Head to head
Arlington, TX vs New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $160/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $0 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Arlington69 | New Orleans51 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,963 | $3,803 |
| Salary for comfort | $69,000/yr | $69,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,620 | $1,350 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $296,400 |
| Median household income | $73,519 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Housing score | 56 | 25 |
| Jobs score | 55 | 15 |
| Safety score | 73 | 8 |
| Climate score | 92 | 94 |
| Amenities score | 29 | 79 |
| Population | 394.8K | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 91° / 45° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Arlington, TX
New Orleans, LA