Monroe, Louisiana vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 20.8% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,396 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Auburn
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Monroe, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher