Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 17.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $61,709 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Palm Desert, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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