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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 19.3% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 146% (211.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $62,892 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) | San Jose | New Orleans | San Jose vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 92.6 | +19.3% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.7 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 86.0 | +146.4% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 71.2 | +119.9% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 95.7 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 98.2 | +21.4% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in New Orleans | $41,928 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in New Orleans | $83,857 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in New Orleans | $125,785 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.