New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Sac City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sac City, Iowa is 31.8% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $34,104 in Sac City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sac City, Iowa is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Sac City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Sac City, IA
Compared to New Orleans, Sac City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  53.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher