Santa Maria, California vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $41,845 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Santa Maria, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
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  Personal
  4.8% lower
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