Santa Clara, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 56.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,251 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Santa Clara, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower