Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 24.8% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $93,647 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Metairie
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Mobile, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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