Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 13.9% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $91,089 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Metairie
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower