Metairie, Louisiana has an overall cost of living index of 91.2, which is 8.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, while the typical home is valued around $327,500. Households earn a median of $73,042 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$73,042
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,175
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$327,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
91.2
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$964
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,113
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,331
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,701
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.2
Goods
93.0
Rents / Housing
77.8
Services
77.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $133,450 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $89,700 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $56,050 |
| ⚡Electrician | $61,160 |
| 📊Accountant | $83,360 |
| 🔧Plumber | $62,180 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $306,320 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $108,160 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $130,890 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $70,630 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $115,900 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $54,010 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $134,390 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
139,729
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
51
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,176
Per month
Avg Home Value
$327,400
Census ACS
January Avg
54°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
What is the cost of living index for Metairie?
Metairie has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.2. The US national average is 100, so Metairie is 8.8 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Metairie?
The median gross rent in Metairie is $1,175 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Metairie?
The median household income in Metairie is $73,042 per year.
What is the median home value in Metairie?
The median home value in Metairie is $327,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Metairie?
Air quality data for Metairie is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Metairie?
Tax data for Louisiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
