Sparta, Tennessee vs. Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana is 15.2% more expensive than Sparta, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $57,606 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponchatoula, Louisiana is more expensive than Sparta, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Ponchatoula
than in Sparta, Tennessee
Sparta, TN vs. Ponchatoula, LA
Compared to Sparta, Ponchatoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher