Maquoketa, Iowa vs. Morgan City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgan City, Louisiana is 0.8% more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,395 in Morgan City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgan City, Louisiana is more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
18% more expensive in Morgan City
than in Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa, IA vs. Morgan City, LA
Compared to Maquoketa, Morgan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower