Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 7.8% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,906 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Metairie
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Grand Junction, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher