Metairie, Louisiana vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 16.9% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,546 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Rucker
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Metairie, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower