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Relocate to NOLA

Moving to New Orleans

Moving to the Greater New Orleans region? We can’t wait to welcome you home!

Whether you’re moving to New Orleans for a new job or relocating with your existing employer, we know you’re going to love it here. Prepare for your move with everything you need to know about living, working, and raising a family in the Greater New Orleans region — from housing and transportation to education and healthcare.

Cost of Living

With an unbeatable combination of affordable housing, favorable taxes, and unparalleled access to free entertainment and recreation, Greater New Orleans offers big city benefits without breaking the bank.

Housing and Utilities

Whether it's downtown condos, historic Uptown homes, or Lakefront and suburban developments, Greater New Orleans offers prospective residents a multitude of housing options at a wide variety of price points.

Education

From public, private, and parochial K-12, to a high concentration of colleges and universities, quality educational options abound.

Healthcare

With a growing network of top-tier hospitals and groundbreaking research facilities, New Orleans is quickly becoming a top healthcare destination.

Transportation

Whether by car, bike, bus, streetcar, or plane, Greater New Orleans offers plenty of affordable and accessible options for getting to, from, and around the region.

Climate

Like the rest of the Gulf Coast, Greater New Orleans has a humid, subtropical climate that yields hot summers, mild winters, and lush outdoor spaces year-round.