Grand Prairie, Texas vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 6.6% cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,042 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Monroe
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Grand Prairie, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower