Monroe, Louisiana vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 25.1% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,562 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Monroe, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher