Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs College Station, Texas


The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 14.5% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,130 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in College Station
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs College Station, TX
Compared to Metairie, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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