New Orleans, Louisiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 57.9% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $173,661 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in San Diego
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to New Orleans, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher