Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 38.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,877 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Metairie
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Boulder, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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