Zip 48161 (Monroe, MI) Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Michigan / Monroe Metro Area / Monroe County / No City / Monroe (zip 48161)

Monroe cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Monroe (zip 48161), 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.

Zip 48161 (Monroe, MI)

Housing costs in Monroe?
A typical home costs $182,900, which is 45.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.4% 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 (zip 48161), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe?
The cost of living in Monroe, MI (48161) is slightly higher than the national average. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the overall cost of living index in Monroe is 106, which is 6% higher than the US average. The housing market specifically is 12% higher than the rest of the country with a median home price of $180,100. Groceries are more expensive too - 8% more expensive than the national average. However, utilities are only 2% higher and healthcare expenses are 9% lower than elsewhere in the US. All this said, it's still possible to live comfortably in Monroe provided you have a good job and plan your budget carefully.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroeMichiganUnited States
  91.591.5100.0
  93.193.4100
  85.684.8100.0
  55.671.2100.0
  $182,900$218,700$338,100
  103.1%100.1%100.0%
  106.4115.1100.0
  96.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime