Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 18.1% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,461 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Metairie
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Alpharetta, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower