New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 73.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $130,069 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher