Columbia, Tennessee vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 17.6% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $41,182 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Monroe
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Columbia, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher