Metairie, Louisiana vs. Westwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, New Jersey is 37.8% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $206,667 in Westwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Westwood
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Westwood, NJ
Compared to Metairie, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher