Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 43.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $28,411 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Monroe
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Scottsdale, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher