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Metairie, LA vs Hendersonville, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Hendersonville or is it cheaper to live in Metairie?
- Hendersonville is 5.9% more expensive than Metairie.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hendersonville or Metairie?
- Hendersonville housing costs are 23.2% more expensive than Metairie housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Metairie or is Health Care more affordable in Hendersonville.
- Health related expenses are 2.8% less in Hendersonville.
 Metairie, LAHendersonville, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.3100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.4100
 Housing102.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$463,000$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock100.3100
 Miscellaneous98.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Hendersonville    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Our property taxes of $2K get us an excellent school system, with new modern facilities, a 92 member local Police Department, a 103 member paid full time Fire  More

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Over 16 years ago

The real estate people will tell you these are the "best schools, blue ribbon" but when you check the cost spent per student and you will realize it is very  More

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Over 18 years ago

The actual home average in Hendersonville is still roughly in the $180k range. New construction starts in the $250,000 range. I've lived in Hendersonville for almost  More

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