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


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 30.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,923 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Metairie
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Golden, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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