Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 9.7% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $151,669 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Monroe
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  61.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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