Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 15.2% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 51% (130.2 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $65,105 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | New Orleans | Sacramento vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 92.6 | +15.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.7 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 86.0 | +51.4% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 71.2 | +112.4% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 95.7 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 98.2 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in New Orleans | $43,403 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in New Orleans | $86,807 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in New Orleans | $130,210 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.