Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 15.2% cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,418 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Metairie
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Marlborough, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower