Atlanta, Georgia vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 5.4% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $40,681 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Metairie
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Atlanta, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower