| | Metairie, LA | Panama City Beach, FL | United States |
| Overall | 97.5 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 102.2 | 123.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $304,000 | $472,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,630.0% | 10,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.5 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.3 | 91.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Metairie 
11 Reviews
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
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
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 Panama City Beach 
12 Reviews
I've lived here since 2001 and have seen many changes, mainly for the good. Although in the last couple years, and even more so after Hurricane Michael the cost of More
I loved this area until I heard the property owners/corporations increased peoples rents between 30% to 90% that were still recovering from last years More
Pannama city lived in the neighboring area 6 years loved it . I think you expect to much from such a small town as for the papermill you either put up with the smell or More
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