Chico, California vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 9.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $45,197 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Metairie
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Chico, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower