Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 1.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,806 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Metairie
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Raleigh, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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