New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 100.3% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $154,227 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.3% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher