Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 10.1% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,937 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in West Monroe
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Bethlehem, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower