Metairie, Louisiana vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 23.5% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,739 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Denver
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Metairie, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher