Plano, Texas vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 5.1% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,867 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Metairie
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Plano, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher