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

Median Home Cost is 495% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to New Orleans, Louisiana?

A salary of $164,950 in New Orleans, Louisiana should increase to $353,766 in Santa Barbara, 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.

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New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 114.5% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $353,766 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
495% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to New Orleans, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

550.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

26.8% lower

Health

11.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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