Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 42.5% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,294 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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