2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Chalmette, LA vs Metairie, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Metairie or is it cheaper to live in Chalmette?
- Metairie is 7.7% more expensive than Chalmette.

Which city has more affordable housing, Metairie or Chalmette?
- Metairie housing costs are 100.0% more expensive than Chalmette housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chalmette or is Health Care more affordable in Metairie.
- Health related expenses are 7.5% less in Metairie.
 Chalmette, LAMetairie, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.5100
 Food & Groceries95.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.2100
 Housing51.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,000$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.5100
 Miscellaneous76.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chalmette    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I love New Orleans and the surrounding areas. There is lots of things to see and do. Many festivals, like: Mardi Gras, Jazz fest, French Quarter festivaland so  More

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Over 18 years ago

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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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