New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 131.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $115,699 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
461% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.4% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  624.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher