Metairie, Louisiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 2.4% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,585 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Dallas
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Metairie, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher