Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kansas vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 54.5% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $115,858 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Metairie
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Independence, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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