Metairie, Louisiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.0% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $232,464 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Diego
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Metairie, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher