After Katrina, an unprecedented public education reform movement has emerged in Greater New Orleans, and Teach For America corps members and alumni are making history as leaders at the forefront of these efforts.

Greater New Orleans

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Cost of Living

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Average Beginning Teacher Salary: $35,000-45,000

Housing
Single: $600-1,200
Shared: $400-800
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.

General Cost of Living
Movie Admission: $5.75-11
Cover Charge at a Club: $5-10
Gym Membership:
  • initiation fee: $0-45
  • monthly fee : $35-50
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

Learn more about finances for corps members.