Bismarck, North Dakota vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 8.9% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,556 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in West Monroe
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Bismarck, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher