Metairie, Louisiana vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 5.7% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,850 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Metairie, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher