Metairie, Louisiana vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 7.1% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,850 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Richmond
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Metairie, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher