San Francisco, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 58.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $15,823 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in New Orleans
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to San Francisco, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower