Head to head
New Orleans, LA vs Tampa, FL
New Orleans is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $393/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $5,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | New Orleans51 | Tampa72 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,803 | $4,196 |
| Salary for comfort | $69,000/yr | $74,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,350 | $1,760 |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $375,300 |
| Median household income | $55,339 | $71,302 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Housing score | 25 | 25 |
| Jobs score | 15 | 75 |
| Safety score | 8 | 77 |
| Climate score | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 79 | 55 |
| Population | 376K | 393.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 45° | 90° / 53° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
New Orleans, LA
Tampa, FL