| | Metairie, LA | New Braunfels, TX | United States |
| Overall | 97.5 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.8 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 102.2 | 109.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $304,000 | $377,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,630.0% | 9,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.5 | 82.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.3 | 107.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Metairie 
11 Reviews
I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it More
For Metairie, & New Orleans in general:
Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy. More
Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire More
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Reviews for New Braunfels 
11 Reviews
I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth. More
I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The More
I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south More
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