Monroe, MI Cost of Living


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Monroe cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Monroe, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Monroe, MI

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $183,600, which is 45.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Monroe?
To live comfortably in Monroe, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
Monroe, MI is an affordable place to live, with the cost of living being well below the national average. The median house price in Monroe is around $137,000 and the median income is around $60,000. Groceries, transportation and utilities are also quite affordable when compared to other Michigan cities. The overall cost of living in Monroe is about 10% lower than the national average. With low costs and plenty of job opportunities, Monroe makes an appealing location for those looking for a more budget-friendly place to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeMichiganUnited States
  91.591.5100.0
  93.393.4100
  85.684.8100.0
  55.571.2100.0
  $183,600$218,700$338,100
  102.1%100.1%100.0%
  105.9115.1100.0
  96.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Monroe my entire life. Since the Ford plant closed it's been on the skids. It's full of poor white trash looking to fight. Every business that's not a  More

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Over 7 years ago

We moved from Toledo ( TOLEDO, IS A TERRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE!) Some people (that don't even live here)said it was high crime. I have not had this experience. What i  More

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Over 9 years ago

I purchased my home three and a half years ago. Since then my home and property have been vandalized five times. My home was broken into twice and property has been  More

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