Monroe, Louisiana vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 23.9% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $353,075 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Monroe, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher