Metairie, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.0% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $90,017 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Austin
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Metairie, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher