Metairie, Louisiana vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 0.7% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,662 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Hershey
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Metairie, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher