Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
New Orleans is 7% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $69,952 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. New Orleans has a housing index of 95 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in New Orleans costs $245,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $135,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in New Orleans versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: New Orleans scores 99 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in New Orleans (94) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in New Orleans is $43,258 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Orleans.
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