Monroe, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 60.1% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $120,111 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Austin
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Monroe, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower