Monroe, Louisiana vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 35.4% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,468 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Monroe, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower