Monroe, Louisiana vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 128.6% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $188,586 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
476% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Monroe, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  693.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.0% higher
  Commute
  129.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher