Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Athens, Texas


The cost of living in Athens, Texas is 0.9% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,650 in Athens, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Texas is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Athens
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Athens, TX
Compared to Monroe, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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