Monroe, Louisiana vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 27.8% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,923 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Monroe, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher