Waverly, Iowa vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 1.5% cheaper than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,961 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Monroe
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Waverly, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower