Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 10.9% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,842 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Santa Fe, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower