Salary Comparison
New Orleans vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | New Orleans | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 96 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,400 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 391,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | New Orleans | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $229,400 | $420,600 | -$191,200 |
| Investment Banker | $172,800 | $316,800 | -$144,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $172,800 | $316,800 | -$144,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $168,000 | $308,000 | -$140,000 |
| PMO Director | $158,400 | $290,400 | -$132,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $153,600 | $281,600 | -$128,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $153,600 | $281,600 | -$128,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $139,200 | $255,200 | -$116,000 |
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