Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 130.2% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $172,681 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Metairie, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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