Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $23 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.68 | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 | $1.28 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.18 | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 | $7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 | $4.33 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 | $1.87 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 | $2.98 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $21 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 | $3.18 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 | $2.65 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,057 | $2,071 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 | $2,329 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 | $284 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,332 | $1,970 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,008 | $1,464 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 | $163 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 | $63 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 | $334 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $155 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $14 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | $27 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 | $69 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 | $44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 | $122 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 | $137 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,882 | $29,676 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 | $1.25 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 | $110 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $21 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $13 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 | $213 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $9 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 | $5.82 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 | $8 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.41 | $5.24 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 | $3.27 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $27 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 | $67 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $34 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $185 | $252 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 | $106 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.52 | $8 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $529 | $384 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 | $0.39 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 | $58 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $12 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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