Allen, Texas vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 4.3% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,828 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Metairie
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Allen, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher