Metairie, Louisiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 2.0% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $24,493 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Madison
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Metairie, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher