Oxford, Mississippi vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 25.2% more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $77,346 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Metairie
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Oxford, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher