Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 17.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,119 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Metairie
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Salem, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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