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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 New Iberia, LA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Baton Rouge, LA area

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You'd spend $896/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.8K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$896
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

New Iberia, LA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$108K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$399K

New Iberia, LA

The Pelican State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Louisiana, this city has a population of 27K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major banking center
  • •NASCAR headquarters
  • •Queen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: New Iberia, LA vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 35.2%
New Iberia, LA
$1,826
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$643
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 38.9%
New Iberia, LA
$459
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$179
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.4%
New Iberia, LA
$475
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$44.57
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.6%
New Iberia, LA
$946
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$43.47
more
📦Other
↑ 2.0%
New Iberia, LA
$1,674
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$33.93
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 1.6%
New Iberia, LA
$1,184
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$18.53
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$542
To$1,630
↑ $1,088
1 Bed
From$680
To$1,710
↑ $1,030
2 Bed
From$769
To$1,870
↑ $1,101
3 Bed
From$963
To$2,300
↑ $1,337
New Iberia, LAZIP-level data

1BR range: $840–$840/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$2,310/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,563
Monthly in New Iberia, LA
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$962
Difference

Home Values

New Iberia
Charlotte
$108K
Median Value
$399K
↓ -9.8%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↓ -20.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$108K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 268% more expensive than New Iberia

Calculate payment - New IberiaCalculate payment - Charlotte

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $625
Per year
Monthly Difference
$52.08
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.4%
Rate difference

New Iberia, LA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Louisiana State Tax
Effective: 5.2%
$7.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.8%
$44.8K
Take-Home Pay
$8,770/month
$105.2K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

New Iberia, LA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.6%
Property Tax:0.5%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

New Iberia
Charlotte
51 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
48.9%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌀🌡
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Louisiana and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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