Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Monroe, Louisiana


The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 19.3% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,539 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Monroe
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Monroe, LA
Compared to San Marcos, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.