2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Metairie, LA vs Kerrville, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Kerrville or is it cheaper to live in Metairie?
- Kerrville is 5.3% less expensive than Metairie.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kerrville or Metairie?
- Kerrville housing costs are 8.2% less expensive than Metairie housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Metairie or is Health Care more affordable in Kerrville.
- Health related expenses are 3.7% more in Kerrville.
 Metairie, LAKerrville, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.3100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.9100
 Housing102.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$343,800$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock62.2100
 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 Kerrville    7 Reviews

Aesthetically, a nice town surrounded by lovely countryside. Some of the big chain stores like target are fairly far away (the closest “big city” is about an hour’s  More

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It is not the same town as 10 years ago. There has been recent gang activity and shootings in the area. It is off the beaten path which is encouraging crime. Stay  More

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Over 14 years ago

My son is a Senior at Tivy High School and I must say I have been highly impressed wtih the school. It has gotten much better in the last two years with a change in  More

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