Monroe, Louisiana vs. Fort, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort, South Dakota is 1.0% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,495 in Fort, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort, South Dakota is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Fort
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Fort, SD
Compared to Monroe, Fort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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