Moving to New Orleans, LA
City Overview
Cost of Living
95
Avg Temperature
59°–77°F
State Income Tax
4.3%
Population
384K
Jazz, Cajun food, and a joie de vivre that cannot be replicated anywhere else in America. New Orleans moves to its own rhythm, celebrates constantly, and offers a cultural richness that transcends its challenges.
Average Moving Costs to New Orleans
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,168 mi | $2,771–$4,348 | $1,449–$2,659 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,669 mi | $2,989–$4,719 | $1,731–$3,009 |
| Chicago, IL | 835 mi | $2,464–$3,880 | $1,260–$2,424 |
| Houston, TX | 318 mi | $2,140–$3,358 | $968–$2,060 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,313 mi | $2,724–$4,303 | $1,531–$2,759 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,088 mi | $2,614–$4,123 | $1,404–$2,602 |
| San Antonio, TX | 507 mi | $2,233–$3,517 | $1,074–$2,193 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,606 mi | $2,943–$4,649 | $1,696–$2,965 |
| Dallas, TX | 442 mi | $2,225–$3,496 | $1,037–$2,147 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,890 mi | $3,178–$5,009 | $1,856–$3,165 |
Neighborhoods in New Orleans
Garden District
A popular neighborhood in New Orleans, LA for newcomers and residents alike.
Marigny
A popular neighborhood in New Orleans, LA for newcomers and residents alike.
Bywater
A popular neighborhood in New Orleans, LA for newcomers and residents alike.
Uptown
A popular neighborhood in New Orleans, LA for newcomers and residents alike.
Mid-City
A popular neighborhood in New Orleans, LA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in New Orleans
Cost of Living Index
5% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,600/mo
Moving to New Orleans from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,168 miles
Full-Service
$2,771–$4,348
From Los Angeles, CA
1,669 miles
Full-Service
$2,989–$4,719
From Chicago, IL
835 miles
Full-Service
$2,464–$3,880
From Houston, TX
318 miles
Full-Service
$2,140–$3,358
From Phoenix, AZ
1,313 miles
Full-Service
$2,724–$4,303
From Philadelphia, PA
1,088 miles
Full-Service
$2,614–$4,123
From San Antonio, TX
507 miles
Full-Service
$2,233–$3,517
From San Diego, CA
1,606 miles
Full-Service
$2,943–$4,649
From Dallas, TX
442 miles
Full-Service
$2,225–$3,496
From San Jose, CA
1,890 miles
Full-Service
$3,178–$5,009
From Austin, TX
459 miles
Full-Service
$2,248–$3,528
From Jacksonville, FL
503 miles
Full-Service
$2,248–$3,533