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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

METAIRIE vs. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH JOHNSTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Metairie, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Q: What salary do I need to live in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania copmared to Metairie, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Metairie, Louisiana could decrease to $36,377 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 27.2% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $36,377 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
than in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA vs. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

Compared to Metairie, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% higher

Commute

23.5% lower

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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Metairie, LA vs. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

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