Metairie, Louisiana vs. Dalton, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dalton, Georgia is 21.6% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,925 in Dalton, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dalton, Georgia is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Dalton
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Dalton, GA
Compared to Metairie, Dalton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower