Zip 70006 (Metairie, LA) Cost of Living


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Metairie cost of living score
97.5
Less expensive
2.5% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Louisiana average
Metairie (zip 70006), 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.

Zip 70006 (Metairie, LA)

Housing costs in Metairie?
A typical home costs $300,600, which is 11.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.7% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Metairie costs $1,190 per month, which is 19.0% more than the national average of $1,000 and close to the state average of $1,180.

Can I afford Metairie?
To live comfortably in Metairie (zip 70006), Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $57,600 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Metairie?
The cost of living in 70006 Metairie, LA is relatively low compared to other suburban areas. Rent for a one bedroom apartment averages around $1,000 a month, while the average home price within this zip code is just over $200,000. Grocery and utility costs are also comparatively lower than in other parts of the country. All these factors make 70006 Metairie an attractive option for those looking to stretch their budget and live comfortably.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMetairieLouisianaUnited States
  97.589.9100.0
  99.892.7100
  101.2113.2100.0
  109.164.9100.0
  $300,600$184,800$338,100
  87.5%89.9%100.0%
  120.0108.2100.0
  98.781.4100.0

   100=National Average

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