Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 17.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,926 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Metairie
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher