Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 53.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,374 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Metairie
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Manhattan, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.5% lower

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