Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 12.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,434 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Metairie
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher