Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 40.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,585 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Metairie
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Cambridge, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower