Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Metairie, LA
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 12 of 22 categories
Metairie
Louisiana
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$72,070
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
140,046 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Metairie, LA
Pros
Homes cost $190k less ($289,800 vs $479,400)
Rent averages $499/mo less ($1,120 vs $1,619)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Roswell
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.1)
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 52°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $50,854/yr
Property crime (2629.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $50,854 more per year on average
59% less violent crime than Metairie
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Metairie
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Metairie
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 91.1 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Metairie
Median Home Value
$190k less
$289,800 vs $479,400
Roswell
Median Income
$50,854
$122,924 vs $72,070/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
59% lower
160.1 vs 390.1 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Metairie, LA | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.1 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $289,800 ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,120 ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $72,070 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.1 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.4% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.0% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.5% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jefferson Parish | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 62.5°F ✓ Warmer | 51.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.3" | 53.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 140,046 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 42.4 ✓ Older | 40.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.8% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 21.5% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Metairie's cost of living index is 91.1 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Metairie is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roswell leads 12 of 22 categories. Metairie wins 10 and Roswell wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Metairie to Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($289,800 vs $479,400 median home), income ($72,070 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Metairie, LA and Roswell, GA are about 441 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.