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What to know before moving from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Moving from Los Angeles to New Orleans means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Los Angeles than in New Orleans, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Los Angeles compares to New Orleans so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in New Orleans are 41% lower than in Los Angeles, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in New Orleans.
  Home prices in New Orleans are 90.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
• Income in New Orleans is 31.8% lower than in Los Angeles, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in New Orleans include Entergy, Ochsner Health System, and LCMC Health.
• The cost of living for a single person in New Orleans is 20.1% lower than in Los Angeles. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in New Orleans is 14.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate in New Orleans is 3.77% higher than in Los Angeles.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in New Orleans, since the city’s sales taxes in New Orleans are 5.26% higher than in Los Angeles.
• One perk of moving to New Orleans is paying less in state income taxes, which are 68.05% lower than in Los Angeles.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,397.25 in New Orleans to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Los Angeles.

How life is different in Los Angeles vs. New Orleans

• New Orleans might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 90% less than Los Angeles.
• Getting around New Orleans without a car might be more difficult than in Los Angeles. New Orleans has a public transportation score of 7 out of 10, whereas Los Angeles is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• New Orleans neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Los Angeles. Based on its score of 58 out of 100, New Orleans isn’t as walkable as Los Angeles, which has a score of 69 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• If cycling is your thing, New Orleans is considered more bike-friendly than Los Angeles in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. New Orleans has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, while Los Angeles is rated as 59 out of 100.
• The crime rate in New Orleans is higher than in Los Angeles, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.31 in New Orleans, it is 53.81 in Los Angeles. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in New Orleans. With a crime index of 32.69, New Orleans ranks lower in overall safety than Los Angeles, whose index is Los Angeles's 46.19. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• You can breathe easy knowing that New Orleans has better air quality than in Los Angeles. New Orleans has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Los Angeles. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Los Angeles vs. New Orleans move

• Weather: New Orleans has short, generally mild winters and hot, humid summers. The summer months are the wettest, while October is the driest month. Hurricanes pose a severe threat to the area, and the city is particularly at risk because of its low elevation, because it is surrounded by water from the north, east, and south and because of Louisiana's sinking coast.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: If you’re using a legitimate moving company to relocate from one home or apartment within the state to another, look for a company regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC). During the pre-move screening process, families on the move should verify that prospective movers are registered and in good standing with the LPSC. In cases of substandard service, inflated costs, and unlicensed movers operating illegally, consumers may file a complaint, after which the commission will initiate an investigation. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Louisiana moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Louisiana does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to New Orleans. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for free coverage at 60 cents per pound from movers. For full-value protection, explore alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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