Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Houston, Mississippi


The cost of living in Houston, Mississippi is 13.9% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $245,495 in Houston, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Mississippi is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Houston
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Houston, MS
Compared to Monroe, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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