Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Covington vs New Orleans
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Covington, KY
$41,347/yr
New Orleans, LA
$54,900/yr
Our recommendation: New Orleans, LA
New Orleans offers $627 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
$41,347
$54,900
$13,553
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,515
$3,340
$825
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
$261
$888
$627
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.36×
-0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-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.