Pasadena, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 45.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $41,012 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Pasadena, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower