Metairie, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.0% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,773 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Metairie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
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  Personal
  3.5% lower
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