Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 32.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,735 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Metairie
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Boston, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower

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