Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, New Mexico is 22.3% cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,853 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, New Mexico is cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA vs. Santa Rosa, NM
Compared to Ponchatoula, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  37.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower