Monroe, Connecticut vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 13.6% cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,216 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Southbury
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Monroe, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher