Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 34.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $48,819 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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