Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
24% cheaper
New Orleans is 24% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $56,836 in New Orleans.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Naples has a housing index of 180 while New Orleans sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $245,000 in New Orleans, a difference of $275,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $1,200 in New Orleans.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Naples scores 106 while New Orleans scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are higher than New Orleans (94). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $43,258 in New Orleans. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Orleans.
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