Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 15.7% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,219 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Metairie
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Newark, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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