Elk Grove, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 25.7% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $185,673 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Elk Grove, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower