Albany, Georgia vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 9.3% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $14,214 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Monroe
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Albany, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher