What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Monroe, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 320% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Monroe, Louisiana?

A salary of $82,000 in Monroe, Louisiana should increase to $152,837 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONROE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Monroe, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 86.4% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $152,837 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Washington
than in Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe, LA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Monroe, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

477.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% higher

Commute

61.5% higher

Health

27.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Monroe, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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