Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 48.2% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $111,159 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Boston
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Metairie, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher

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