Dayton, Ohio vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 45.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $109,177 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Metairie
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Dayton, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower