Metairie, Louisiana vs. Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beech Mountain, North Carolina is 2.2% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,000 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beech Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Beech Mountain
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Beech Mountain, NC
Compared to Metairie, Beech Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower