What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to New Orleans, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 383% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to New Orleans, Louisiana?

A salary of $85,000 in New Orleans, Louisiana should increase to $204,134 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW ORLEANS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

New Orleans, Louisiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 140.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $204,134 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in San Francisco
than in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to New Orleans, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

672.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

19.4% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.2% higher

Cost of Food

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