San Diego, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 36.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $59,541 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in New Orleans
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to San Diego, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower