Desert Hot Springs, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 7.4% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $46,308 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower