Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 16.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,005 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Metairie
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Bellingham, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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