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


The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 12.5% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,644 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Harlingen, TX
Compared to Monroe, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower

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