Metairie, LA vs Shreveport, LA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shreveport is 23.3% cheaper than Metairie. With a cost index of 75 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shreveport to Metairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Metairie is $1,159/month compared to $980/month in Shreveport — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shreveport is more affordable at $178,100 median vs $308,900.

Median household income in Metairie is $73,256 compared to $48,465 in Shreveport (+51.2%). 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 Metairie spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Shreveport.