New Orleans, Louisiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 111.6% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $285,679 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in San Jose
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to New Orleans, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher