Louisiana, Missouri vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 37.0% more expensive than Louisiana, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,521 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisiana, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is more expensive than Louisiana, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Madera
than in Louisiana, Missouri
Louisiana, MO vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Louisiana, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher