Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Monroe, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Connecticut is 25.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $25,990 in Monroe, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Connecticut is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Monroe
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Monroe, CT
Compared to Philadelphia, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher