2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
College Station, TX vs Monroe, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Monroe or is it cheaper to live in College Station?
- Monroe is 2.7% less expensive than College Station.

Which city has more affordable housing, Monroe or College Station?
- Monroe housing costs are 53.0% less expensive than College Station housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in College Station or is Health Care more affordable in Monroe.
- Health related expenses are 30.4% more in Monroe.
 College Station, TXMonroe, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.3100
 Food & Groceries96.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.3100
 Housing92.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$153,400$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.8100
 Miscellaneous101.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for College Station    21 Reviews

I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Over 4 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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