Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, Illinois vs Monroe, Louisiana


The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 22.8% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,247 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Monroe
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Monroe, LA
Compared to Cary, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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