Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Poughkeepsie, New York


The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 26.9% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $95,144 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Monroe, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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