Murphy, North Carolina vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 3.4% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,681 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in West Monroe
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Murphy, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher