Bay Minette, Alabama vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 5.3% more expensive than Bay Minette, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,628 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is more expensive than Bay Minette, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in West Monroe
than in Bay Minette, Alabama
Bay Minette, AL vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Bay Minette, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower