Monterey, California vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 40.8% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $29,588 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Metairie
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Monterey, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower