Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 42.2% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $106,654 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Modesto
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Monroe, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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