Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Monroe, Louisiana


The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 8.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,864 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Monroe
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Monroe, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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