Metairie, Louisiana vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 1.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,966 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Northampton
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Metairie, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher