Austin, Texas vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 20.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,392 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Metairie
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Austin, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower