Metairie, Louisiana vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 3.4% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,309 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in United States
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Lexington Fayette, KY
Compared to Metairie, Lexington Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher