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Jackson vs New Orleans
Jackson and New Orleans
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in New Orleans are above the US rate in this release, 24.7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Jackson to New Orleans
In 2022-2023, 30 households filed a move from Jackson to New Orleans (about 48 people, average adjusted gross income $73,467). 26 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,203 in Jackson and $1,223 in New Orleans. Jackson has a state tax on wages. New Orleans has a state tax on wages. Local pay in New Orleans is 90% of the national level for the same work, against 86% in Jackson.
New Orleans averages 240 sunny days, with July highs around 86°F and January nights around 53°F. Jackson is 223 sunny days, 90°F in July, 40°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in New Orleans and 25 in Jackson.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 30 households moved Jackson → New Orleans (about 48 people, average AGI $73,467). 26 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Jackson and New Orleans changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 264 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,400
- Container or pod
- $1,250–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is New Orleans cheaper than Jackson after tax and rent?
Yes. New Orleans leaves about $241 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,203 in Jackson and $1,223 in New Orleans.
Does New Orleans have state income tax?
New Orleans is in Louisiana, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Jackson to New Orleans?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.