Salary Comparison
Captains: Covington vs New Orleans
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Covington, KY
$79,436/yr
New Orleans, LA
$102,770/yr
Our recommendation: New Orleans, LA
New Orleans offers $1,222 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Covington
New Orleans
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$79,436
$102,770
$23,334
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,832
$6,252
$1,420
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
87
91
-4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,254
$2,452
$198
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,296
$1,380
$84
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,578
$3,800
$1,222
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.14×
2.55×
-0.41×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.