El Paso, Texas vs. Fort Polk South, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 12.4% cheaper than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,780 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to El Paso, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher