Southbury, Connecticut vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 16.8% cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $19,979 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Monroe
than in Southbury, Connecticut
Southbury, CT vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Southbury, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower