Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 25.5% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,754 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Metairie, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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