St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana is 22.9% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $92,154 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponchatoula, Louisiana is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Ponchatoula
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Ponchatoula, LA
Compared to St. Joseph, Ponchatoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher