What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Metairie, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Metairie, Louisiana?

A salary of $100,000 in Metairie, Louisiana should increase to $145,507 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Metairie, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.5% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $145,507 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Washington
than in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Metairie, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

136.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.8% higher

Commute

13.2% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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