New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 19.7% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,614 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Sacramento
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher