Metairie, Louisiana vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 49.7% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,831 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Martinez
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Metairie, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher