Monroe, Louisiana vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 85.4% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,698 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Carson
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Monroe, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher