Looking for a fresh start in a new New Orleans neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Orleans for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 2,748
-20%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 107
20% lower than New Orleans
Population 797
-20%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 107
20% lower than New Orleans
Population 693
-20%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 107
20% lower than New Orleans
Population 2,528
-18%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 107
18% lower than New Orleans
Population 1,567
-17%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 107
17% lower than New Orleans
Population 3,624
-15%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 107
15% lower than New Orleans
Population 5,365
-14%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 107
14% lower than New Orleans
Population 2,016
-14%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 107
14% lower than New Orleans
Population 2,165
-13%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 107
13% lower than New Orleans
Population 6,595
-13%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 107
13% lower than New Orleans
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