Sacramento, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $71,855 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Sacramento, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower