Oakland, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 42.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $86,346 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Oakland, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower