Kenner, LA vs Metairie, LA

Kenner is moderately more affordable than Metairie, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Kenner scores 86 compared to 92 for Metairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Metairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenner is $1,129/month compared to $1,159/month in Metairie — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenner is more affordable at $241,800 median vs $308,900.

Median household income in Kenner is $64,099 compared to $73,256 in Metairie (-12.5%). While Metairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenner spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Metairie.