Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, Pennsylvania vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 19.7% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,748 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Metairie
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Washington, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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