Side-by-side
New Orleans vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New Orleans, LA52 | Washington, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 55 |
| Affordability | 91 | 66 |
| Housing | 32 | 35 |
| Jobs | 14 | 36 |
| Safety | 8 | 21 |
| Climate | 94 | 99 |
| Amenities | 79 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,803 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,148 | $1,785 |
| Median home value | $275,000 | $705,000 |
| Median HH income | $51,000 | $101,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Population | 370K | 680K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 45° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 216 | 203 |