Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Columbia, Missouri


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.2% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,763 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Columbia
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Metairie, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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