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


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 41.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $29,320 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Metairie
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Oakland, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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