New Orleans, Louisiana
In New Orleans, Louisiana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.71 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.36 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,577, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. New Orleans's cost-of-living index of 92 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.71
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,577
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.80
Combo meal
Electricity
12.46¢
per kWh · ~$112/mo
Car Insurance
$290/mo
$3,480/yr
Median Household Income
$55,339
45.2% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.98 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.57 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.69 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.87 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.82 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.33 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.44 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.50 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.01 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.68 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.15 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.95 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.75 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.25 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.16 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.11 | $4.98 | +21.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.30 | $7.57 | +20.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.62 | $6.69 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.43 | $1.87 | +30.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.07 | $4.82 | +18.4% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.08 | $11.33 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $5.44 | +46.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.84 | $4.50 | +17.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.36 | $5.01 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.11 | $2.68 | +27.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.73 | $2.15 | +24.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.44 | $7.95 | +46.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.91 | $4.75 | +21.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.70 | $6.25 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.77 | $8.16 | +41.4% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.80
Casual Dining
$19.87
Monthly Spend
$356.49
+3.52% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.70
$10.80
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.56
$11.66
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $8.10
$12.10
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.83
$5.32
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Average 1BR: $1,293/mo · 2BR: $1,861/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
188k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,300
$68k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$55k
household median
Employment by Sector — New Orleans
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$66k/yr
~$37k/yr
~$90k/yr
~$54k/yr
~$109k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 22071
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,088/wk · $109k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$704/wk · $37k/yr
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