Cost of Living
While the cost of living in New Orleans has risen since Hurricane Katrina, teacher salaries have risen as well. This shift makes the cost of living affordable on a first-year teacher’s salary. Applicants receive guidance about how to make the transition affordable with information about housing and moving tips during regional induction.
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| How does the cost of living in this region compare to other U.S. cities? Check out the CNN Money calculator. |
| Average Beginning Teacher Salary: $36,000 |
| Housing |
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| Single: |
| -$600-1,000 Orleans Parish |
| -$450-900 Jefferson Parish |
| -$300-500 St. John Parish |
| Shared: |
| -$500-800 Orleans Parish |
| -$350-550 Jefferson Parish |
| -$300-475 St. John Parish |
| General Cost of Living |
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| Movie Admission: $8.00 |
| Cover Charge at a Club: $5-10 |
Gym Membership:
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| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $20 |
| Public Transportation: $1.25 -Access to car is essential; New Orleans does have limited bus and streetcar transportation |
Hear corps members reflect on life in Greater New Orleans after Katrina. Visit our corps member perspectives page for videos, photo galleries, and more.
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