Metairie, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Metairie, Louisiana?
$4,860 / month
for a family, 10.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $58,320 for the year for a family.
$3,300 / month
for a single person, 30.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a single person.

Metairie cost of living score
97.5
Less expensive
2.5% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Louisiana average
Metairie, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Metairie, LA

Housing costs in Metairie?
A typical home costs $304,000, which is 10.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.5% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Metairie costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.5% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Metairie?
To live comfortably in Metairie, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Metairie?
Living in Metairie, Louisiana is fairly affordable when compared to most U.S cities; median house cost falls close to $220K while rent for a single bedroom typically varies between approximately $1,400 - 1,800 subject to area or building type chosen. Prices for basic items like food and utilities often stay within American levels whereas taxes have sometimes been slightly higher than some other places within Jefferson Parish due mainly to Metairie’s status south New Orleans metropolitan region .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  86.3  Unlock100.0
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  98.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Metairie
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Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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