Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Decatur, Georgia


The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 1.6% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,794 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
3% cheaper in Decatur
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Decatur, GA
Compared to Metairie, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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