Portland, Maine vs. West Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Monroe, Louisiana is 23.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $23,083 in West Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Monroe
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. West Monroe, LA
Compared to Portland, West Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower