Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 30.0% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Monroe, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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