Metairie, Louisiana vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 20.1% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,952 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Metairie, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower