Birmingham, Alabama vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 13.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $156,959 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in West Monroe
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Birmingham, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher