Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 21.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,088 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Metairie
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Indianapolis, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher