Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.1% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $121,594 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Seattle
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Metairie, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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