Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Washington vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 33.2% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,411 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Monroe, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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