New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 167.6% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $107,047 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
547% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  851.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher