Metairie, Louisiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 135.7% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,300 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Metairie, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.7% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher