Monroe, Louisiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 118.1% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $159,191 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
494% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Monroe, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  615.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher