Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 70.5% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,266 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Oakland
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Metairie, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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