Metairie, LA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$64,828
across all roles
Cost Index
90
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,341/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Metairie?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.69× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 90 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,612/mo, Metairie is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
90
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,341
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,612
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$56,913
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.69×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Metairie
By gross annual salary
- $203,883
- $202,844
- $201,428
- $197,840
- $195,647
- $195,636
- $193,652
- $190,815
- $183,573
- $181,328
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,071/mo
- $10,008/mo
- $9,922/mo
- $9,703/mo
- $9,570/mo
- $9,569/mo
- $9,449/mo
- $9,276/mo
- $8,835/mo
- $8,699/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Metairie
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.