Metairie, Louisiana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 17.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $259,324 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Metairie, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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